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Razorbill - Alca torda

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Posted by Daniel Read on May 26, 2008 at 6:52 AM
With the weather being as bad as it is today in Cardiff, and a bank holiday, it gives me some time to finally get round to editing my photos! This is one from a few weeks ago at Skomer Island, right next to the boat landing point. There was a small group of these razorbills grooming each other and basking in the sun on the cliff-face.

Cheers,

Dan.

Nikon D50
Sigma 70-300mm @ 300mm
1/800s
f/5.6
ISO 200
Handheld
Posted by Paul Inglis on May 26, 2008 at 7:03 AM
Hi Dan,

Cracking capture! Love that pose!
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Posted by Brett Lewis on May 26, 2008 at 10:32 AM
LOL.. Well seen and taken.. Great character in these little birds..

Brett
Posted by Alan Woolnough on May 26, 2008 at 10:57 AM
Well timed Dan,

A bit close for comfort, in the feet area, but a nice piece of action caught :toast:

Alan
Posted by Mark Sisson on May 26, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Aaah Razorbill Rock as the island's residents call it - best spot on the island for these.

Shame about the tootsies but will timed shot.

Mark
Posted by Ian Mason on May 26, 2008 at 6:55 PM
Nice pose. Good detail in both blacks and whites, which is often impossible with these.
Posted by Adam Seward on May 27, 2008 at 4:41 AM
Hi Dan,

Great pose well captured! Agree with Alan that its a bit too close. Still like it though! :toast: