Puffin

Discussion

9 replies

Posted by Nick on July 14, 2009 at 6:40 PM

1DII, 500/4, 1/4000 @ f/4.5, EV-1/3, ISO200
1548+Wimberley II+sleepy photographer (early am)

Ok - so it's another. But I couldn't miss out on the puffin-fest

, and I haven't had much chance to shoot or process much wildlife stuff this year

Posted by Craig Jones on July 14, 2009 at 6:44 PM

Lovely puffin shot,like the composition and the catchlight in the eye,never get sick of seeing these little characters

Very nice Nick

Posted by John Robinson on July 14, 2009 at 6:50 PM

Nice Puffin Nick, but to be honest seems a little too far to the right. Only a tad mind you. And a little bit bright but maybe my setup.
Cheers
JohnR

Posted by Jeremy on July 14, 2009 at 7:45 PM

Hi Nick,
Lovely shot, although I echo John's thoughts: a touch too far to the right, and looks a little bright / overexposed on my screen, also.

Posted by Justin on July 15, 2009 at 3:31 AM

A very nice portrait Nick and the lichen covered rocks make a great backdrop. Brightness and highlight detail looks fine at this end.
I'd be inclined to crop a little off the side, just enough to lose the white area in the background.

Posted by Tim Munsey on July 15, 2009 at 3:41 AM

Some lovely light and gorgeous bokeh, great shot.

Tim

Posted by Chris O'Reilly on July 15, 2009 at 4:17 AM

Hi Nick

Personally, I like the bird's position in the comp. I would darken the shot, as suggested, but not so much as to lose its 'fresh' feel.

Cheers,
Chris

Posted by Simon Phillpotts on July 15, 2009 at 7:43 AM

I also like the composition but that white area to the left does slightly draw my attention. Nice pose and great background though.

Simon

Posted by Ian Mason on July 15, 2009 at 5:04 PM

The detail in the bird is superb and I like the composition. I would however also lose a little of the white bit.

Posted by John Swift on July 15, 2009 at 5:31 PM

I like the comp, really suggests the edge of a cliff with nothing but space in front.