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Puffin poser - fun in the Farnes

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Posted by Dave Bartlett on July 20, 2008 at 4:29 PM
It was interesting to come back from a few days in the Farnes and see the recent threads that have been posted and the variety of views expressed. It was the first time I have been to a 'hotspot' and I had two very different days. On the first, it was just like the bank of lenses shown in the recent post and I never wanted to go back again - I was surprised, as it was past the prime time for several of the species. However, I did return later in the week, and I was glad I did as only seven of us landed on Staple Island, with the other six being tourists or birders. Puffins and terns all to myself :smile: With nobody else to bother them the puffins soon left the cliff side of the boundary rope and wandered around over my bag and feet .. a great experience.

Took a few shots (well, quite a few ...) of which this is one. Comments welcome as ever.

Dave

1DMk3 + 500mm; beanbag
1/1250sec at f/8 and ISO200. +2/3EV
Usual stuff in LR; small crop top and right
Posted by John Robinson on July 20, 2008 at 4:36 PM
Excellent close up Dave. A tiny bit light on mine but could be the monitor.
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Brett Lewis on July 20, 2008 at 5:35 PM
Agree with John on this one. A great portrait with lots of detail except where the white is blown out on the chest but I guess this may be salvaged when the whole image is toned down a little.

Kind regards,

Brett. :cool:
Posted by Tom Smit on July 21, 2008 at 3:32 AM
Terrific shot. I think I agree with the former two gentlemen about the white (I'm not completely sure).
:toast:
Posted by Magnus Hird on July 24, 2008 at 3:57 PM
Lovely close up, quite bright here too :smile: