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Kissing is hard...

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Posted by Rob Ashton on June 15, 2009 at 11:18 AM
when you're a Puffin. Part of the bonding between pairs is to beak slap (rubbing noses Inhuit style) and beak pecking.

Taken on Skomer on Friday in what can only be described as misty/drizzley/windy conditions....not ideal.

Rob :rolleyes:

Canon 50D, 100-400mm IS @ 400mm
ISO 800, F5.6, 1/640th +1/3 comp.
Posted by Mike Acreman on June 15, 2009 at 11:31 AM
nice sharp shot and colours
Posted by Mike Andrews on June 15, 2009 at 12:14 PM
Everyone tells me that the light on Skomer is very hard when the sun shines, and these (clouds, maybe not drizzle) are ideal conditions.

The vibrancy of the greens is a great contrast to the birds. Love it. :smile:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on June 15, 2009 at 1:29 PM
A really nice image. Love the setting as well. I can sympathise with Puffins (with a nose like mine) I know how they feel :biggrin:
Posted by Scott Tilley on June 15, 2009 at 2:57 PM
Super behavioural shot Rob and you've made the best of the conditions. :toast:

Scott
Posted by Anthony House on June 15, 2009 at 4:21 PM
Nice moment captured Rob...
Posted by Mark Davies on June 16, 2009 at 6:14 AM
Nice one Rob .Skomer gets some funny weather and in the conditions the sat and contrast has been well controlled .This behaviour is great to watch especially if a fight breaks out!
Posted by Fran French on June 16, 2009 at 1:13 PM
A lovely tender moment well captured. Very nice.

Fran :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on June 17, 2009 at 8:23 AM
The softer light really helps with the exposure on these birds and you have captured a good moment as well. I like it.

Robert