Golden Hour Puffin [Archive] - BirdPhotographers.net

Paul Whitbread

10-30-2013, 04:20 AM

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Golden Hour Puffin (http://www.flickr.com/photos/myphotograph/10027456174/) by Paul Whitbread (http://www.flickr.com/people/myphotograph/), on Flickr

Canon 7D + EF70-200 f/2.8L IS, 160mm, 1/800s at f/4.0 (M.Exp)

I posted a puffin photo in my hello thread last month, but never followed it up with any more. I took this on my last evening on the Welsh island of Skomer, enjoying their company as the sun went down.

After one visit I've been bitten by the Skomer bug, I have another four nights booked up for June.

Iain Barker

10-30-2013, 08:27 AM

Hi Paul

I like the composition and the background colour make the puffin stand out. The light also has a nice colour to it.

Iain

Sidharth Kodikal

10-30-2013, 10:19 AM

The low, side lighting creates an interesting mood in this image and I like your exposure. Very nicely done. I'd give the bird a little more room, if possible. Looking forward to more Paul.

Marina Scarr

10-30-2013, 11:46 AM

You sure had sublime light here, and it really works on this terrific portrait. Agree on a little more room.

Paul Whitbread

10-31-2013, 09:47 AM

Thanks for the comments.