Puffin at their nesting site

[Fabs Forns]

During our visit to NL Witless Bay, where we got a permit to visit Gull Islnad.

Date: 7/13/08
Time: 8:10:34 AM
Model: NIKON D3
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[Chris Starbuck]

Fabs,
Wonderful composition - I find it easy to anthropomorphize groups like this - ambassadors lined up to present their gifts to the local ruler, for example. It looks a little dark to me (obviously from your data it was pretty dark). Perhaps lighten the midtones a bit and add a bit of midtone saturation (CS4 vibrance).

[Michael Pancier]

that's awesome fabs. what a site

[Grady Weed]

My vote is with Chris, a tad dark. But........I'm jealous Fabs! It still rocks.

[Nagesh Mula]

Beautiful picture Fabs, a wall hanger sure for me. I too agree with Chris on the picture being a tad dark.

[Robert Amoruso]

Good looking image Fabs. I would agree with the make it lighter comments.

[Gerald_Gilligan]

Fabs,
I like the mood and love it as is...

The dof and portrait feel keeps me coming back...

Jerry

[Harold Davis]

i love it just as presented "puffin lady"!!! the mood is over the top! and the composition really tells a story!!

[Arthur Morris]

I am glad that everyone likes the image but there are major probelms being overlooked.
1-only two good head angles out of five.
2-the lower part of four of the birds are cut off.
3-the bird on the right needs a bit more room above.

I do like the puffins and of course, the fish.