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Yet another Puffin flight shot...

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Posted by Andy Astbury on June 27, 2009 at 3:51 AM
...at least he appears to have a bit more composure about him than the Razorbill did.

Tale of the shot is pretty much the same as the previous posting.

Now I don't know if the rock is distracting here or not - but I think the image might look a tad silly without it.

Thankfully I've got some slightly bigger BiF subjects next week - off to Norway for some sea eagle action :jump:

D3
200-400 f4
ISO 400
1/2500th @ f8
51point 3D
Matrix meter

Question: Who's bright idea was it to call Shearwaters "Puffinus puffinus" and Puffins, well, not:confused: :confused: - they missed a bit of a trick there didn't they..

It's cr+p like this that keeps me awake at night!
Posted by F.DESMETTE on June 27, 2009 at 4:18 AM
Hi
That is why in French Shearwater are called "Puffin"and the latin name is the one you gave and the bird you photograph very well is called "Macareux moine"...easy really... :smile:
Best wishes
Frederic
Posted by Dennis Alden on June 27, 2009 at 4:32 AM
Anothe fine image. I don't find the rock distracting in this image - instead of drawing my eye it seems to force it back into the picture and the main subject - which is pefectly exposed and sharp.

:toast: :toast: :toast:

dennis
Posted by Major Gilbert on June 27, 2009 at 4:54 AM
The OOF rock this time is not a distraction for me Andy.
Its funny how looking at the subject from a slightly different angle can make all the difference. :toast:

Major
Posted by Andy Astbury on June 27, 2009 at 6:05 AM
Thanks for that Frederic - it all makes perfect sense to me now :biggrin: :biggrin:
Posted by Austin Thomas on June 27, 2009 at 8:33 AM
Hi Andy, Sorry to hear that your sleep is being affected. Remember photography is an obsession, not a passion so thinking whilst sleeping is to be expected....

Great picture btw and I would vote to keep the rock in the BKGR. It gives a sense of place.

Cheers

Austin
Posted by Rob Howard on June 27, 2009 at 3:46 PM
Hi Andy,

Lovely pose on the Puffin, colours and shaprness are excellent. The rock is ideal for me, as it just gives that hint of what the Puffin is coming in to land on.

Must admit though matey, find that border a bit overpowering :eek:

Regards

Rob
Posted by Mark Davies on June 27, 2009 at 3:55 PM
Oh bog off ! show off ! Just knarked I went on a troop round the island and you did the sensible thing .If I'd have known you'd nailed this A) I wouldn't have bought you an ice cream. B) I'd have let that dog eat you.
Beep beep. :toast:
Posted by Billy Fairburn on June 27, 2009 at 3:59 PM
Lovely shot Andy - just a shame the light is a bit harsh
Posted by Andy Snape on June 27, 2009 at 4:09 PM
You know I said I prefer the Razorbill, well, changed my mind!! Another cracking shot Andy!!
Posted by Graeme Lee on June 27, 2009 at 6:10 PM
I'm with Major on this too. The rock in last post was very distracting whereas this is fine. Great pose and exposed very well. Nicely done :toast:
Posted by Brett Lewis on June 27, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Yep, that works.. Comp is great on this one Andy and the the rock is a lot more subtle but adds that extra interest. Superbly executed and detailed image.

Brett :toast:
Posted by eric weight on June 28, 2009 at 2:59 AM
The rock is essential, without it, the puffin would just be leaping in the air shouting Boo!!
Nice to see a different puffin shot and quality everything it should be.
Nicely done as always.
:toast: Eric
Posted by Kim Connolly on June 28, 2009 at 1:42 PM
Fabulous shot Andy - looks as though he's practising on his Trampoline!! :biggrin:
Posted by keith mitchell on June 28, 2009 at 3:49 PM
Andy rock or no rock this is a wonderful shot.
:toast: :toast:
Keith.
Posted by IANMASON on June 30, 2009 at 3:50 AM
I agree the rock helps tell a story. Great image