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Axel Hildebrandt
07-13-2008, 12:54 PM
Just got back from a trip to Machias Island. There were lots of seabirds, the light was on the harsher side before a thin layer of clouds helped. This image is almost full frame.

http://www.pbase.com/axelhi/image/100097449/original.jpg

1D3, 500f4, 1/3200s, f/8, EC -0.66, ISO 400, fill flash
Doug Brown
07-13-2008, 01:00 PM
Cute pose, good sharpness, and nice BG. Only wish for a little eye contact.
James Salywoda
07-13-2008, 01:07 PM
Axel this is sweet man I love the flow and comp of this shot everything came together including the angle and shape of the rock.... eye contact is not a big deal to me on this . Well Done!!!!!
Arthur Morris
07-13-2008, 01:10 PM
Love the raised foot but with the head turned away from the light this does not work to well for me. Whom did you travel with?
Axel Hildebrandt
07-13-2008, 01:16 PM
Love the raised foot but with the head turned away from the light this does not work to well for me. Whom did you travel with?

I can see your point. This trip was with Bold Coast Puffin Tours which is in Cutler, Maine.
Brian Wong
07-13-2008, 01:33 PM
I can see your point. This trip was with Bold Coast Puffin Tours which is in Cutler, Maine.

Hi Axel!

I like the way the colors come together, as well as the raised wing and one foot. I do see Artie's point. Did you enjoy the Bold Coast Puffin Tour, and would you recommend it? I would love to see these one day!
Grady Weed
07-13-2008, 01:39 PM
To me the eye slightly turned here is saying "Off we go into the wild blue yonder. Or "Winding up for the take off". I think you did well with the exposure considering how harsh the light can be in this area. Please post more of your trip. I am glad to have given you what knowledge I have by phone Axel. Thanks for posting this image.
George DeCamp
07-13-2008, 01:58 PM
A pretty image Axel the colors help this a lot. Agree with the head turn.
Thanks for posting the name of the outfit you used, I need to do this one day.
Manos Papadomanolakis
07-13-2008, 02:17 PM
Great colors and nice action,
nice pose too,agree for a better eye contact,but it`s ok:)
Gus Cobos
07-13-2008, 06:38 PM
Nicely done Axel,
Love the composition and the raised wings. It looks like your friend is a dancer trying out for Broadway...:cool: