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Farne Island Puffin

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Posted by Graham Goddard on July 6, 2009 at 2:03 PM
Taken this weekend, this was the first time I'd been so close to Puffins - great experience. This was taken on Saturday with sea mist rolling in, hence the flat light.

Good to see Craig and Guy there too.... :wavey:
Posted by Craig Jones on July 6, 2009 at 2:14 PM
Love the lighting/shadows here Graham, very nice composition, the beak action is great, I can still smell the guano in my car :biggrin: nice to see you and lovely image :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Tim Gregory on July 6, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Great stuff Graham, love the pose!

Really nicely lit too, looks like the fog damped the harsh light right down and gave you everything you needed!

Handsome chap! :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on July 6, 2009 at 3:23 PM
Flat light by the sea - great gift matey, and one very handsome Puffy portrait to boot - nice one Graham :wavey:

Particularly nice with the open bill.
Posted by John Swift on July 6, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Super portrait.

Regards

JohnS
Posted by Brett Lewis on July 6, 2009 at 6:24 PM
Taken great advantage of some pleasing lighting and have a super image for your efforts . Great character in this shot and I like the colouring.. really nice image.

Brett :toast:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on July 7, 2009 at 2:44 AM
This is a very nice portrait. Love the lighting and pose. :smile:
Posted by Graham Goddard on July 7, 2009 at 3:16 AM
Thanks all - much appreciated :jump:
Posted by Guy Rogers on July 7, 2009 at 9:50 AM
Hello Graham.

Very nice, and I think you have used the light to great effect here, which as made for a more interesting portrait of thePuffin. The pose and the open beak really make it.

Very nice to meet you and Ste as well.


:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Justin on July 7, 2009 at 3:57 PM
The sea mist has worked a treat here. A fine shot and made all the better by timing it when the beak was open. :toast: