Saturday, July 04, 2009

Puffin Portraits Part 5 - the final set

This is the last of the Puffin images from the Farnes. A truly memorable experience with such an enigmatic bird.

Puffin (Fratercula arctica)

Puffin (Fratercula arctica)

Puffin (Fratercula arctica)

Puffin (Fratercula arctica)

12 comments:

  1. More beautiful shots Matt, with such detail.
    That fifth one, the trio, is a stunner.
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  2. Those have got to be some of the most amazing birds. Beautiful photos. Very sharp.
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  3. ...simply gorgeous. I love seeing those floppy little sand eels in his bill. He is a cutie.
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  4. Hi Matt,
    Wow again Sir!!! These are just fantastic shots of the cutest bird ever! You did it well and I guess, as you said, this has been a superb experience for you!
    Just a small question, what lens did you use? The shots are so sharp!
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  5. thanks all - almost sad that I have gone through all my puffins now!

    Chris - I used the Canon 300mm F2.8 L IS with no converter.
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  6. Fantastic stuff Matt, you certainly have a great portfolio from your trip.
    With the sharpnest you have obtained did you use a tripod?
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  7. Thanks again.

    Mike, all these images were taken handheld. The lens does have IS.
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  8. I wish i could photograph these great creatures...!!! Fantastic tones and colors, indeed!
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  9. matt great shots of the puffins and very sharp
    keep it up

    venetia
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