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It's a Puffin
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It's a Puffin

by Stephen Kaluski

Gallery: AvianPosted October 11, 2012139 views9 comments
Firstly, thanks for the previous comments & feedback, albeit some time ago, I've just been very busy.

Not much to say on this one, had to go for this 'tightish' crop as there was some distracting bits to the RHS and I liked the head angle with the body set again, for once, a rich blue sky. Kept the mush, as all I wanted was the focus on the subject. ALL done in camera, no PS was applied

Steve
Subject: Puffin in green mush (Fratercula arctica)
Location: UK
Camera: Canon 1DMKIV
Lens: 500f/4 plus 1.4x HH
Exposure: 1/640s at f/5.6 ISO400 -0.33 stop compensation
Crop: Slight crop (original capture vertical)

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on October 11, 2012 at 4:33 PM
I like the comp Steve. Very nice exposure and detail on the bird.
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Comment posted by Butch Lama on October 11, 2012 at 6:27 PM
Great composition... Love the colors all around. :toast: :toast: :toast:
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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on October 12, 2012 at 9:18 AM
Almost looks like a painting... Well done, nice species obviously ... Like it ! :toast: , hans
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Comment posted by Jim Nall on October 12, 2012 at 10:29 AM
Very nice comp Steve, the colors involved are magnificient! Nice lighting and detail. Wins in my book.
Registered on October 5, 2012, 45 Posts, 168 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 12, 2012 at 4:26 PM
I like the contrast of the sharp details of the bird and the blurred fg, nicely done. :toast:
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Comment posted by May Haga on October 12, 2012 at 6:07 PM
Excellent detail. Wonderful capture.
May
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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on October 12, 2012 at 6:17 PM
I've always wanted to see a puffin! You did a great job capturing the subject!
Registered on February 8, 2011, 254 Posts, 1302 Comments
Comment posted by Sandra Hendrikse on October 15, 2012 at 5:41 PM
Fantastic image with great detail. Like it a lot. :smile:
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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on October 17, 2012 at 1:44 PM
This is the poster shot. no need to say anything. Congratulation and TFS.
Registered on February 16, 2012, 118 Posts, 767 Comments