This Gannet is scanning the skies for its mate who could return from sea at any moment.
This pose is part of the courtship ritual they do in time of mating and nesting.
The distinctive pose invites images like this.
This image is reminiscent of a skyscraper.
The photogenic birds lend themselves well to high-key photography, by photographing them against the cloudy sky, the pose of the bird with its distinctive head stands out.
The black and blue in its head are clearly visible as a result.
The photo was taken on Helgoland in summer 2023.
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