WANTED: Atlantic Puffin

[Bill Dix]

This fellow was kind enough to offer me front and side views, close up, so I couldn't resist posting this two-for-one comp. From a blind on Machias Seal Island last week.

D90 | 80-400 VR @ 370 mm | ISO 400 | 1/800s @ f/8 | +0.3 EV | HH

[jack williamson]

That's funny Bill and also well exposed and sharp.

Jack

[gail bisson]

I love your caption. It gave me a real chuckle! beautiful shots. Great exposure. Well done!
Gail

[annmpacheco]

I know this guy and his impostor. What's the reward? Terrific Bill, you did a fine job considering light and cramped quarters in the blind. Beautiful BG as well.

[carole wiley]

Great! You have to smile when you see a puffin, it's the rule. Nice and sharp, well exposed. Good choice of F stop on the left to keep everything in focus. I like your choice of BG, the green really adds something. This is really enjoyable.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Both are excellent in their own way. Thx for bringing a smile.

well exposed, great colors, perfect DOF, sweet BG.....whats not to like here.

[Neil Nourse]

Great shots Bill.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Very nice... both mugs:S3:

[noelle zaleski]

Love these guys Bill :S3::S3:

Well done!

[Brendan Dozier]

Like your creative presentation, Bill! Did he get busted by the HA police? :bg3: Amazing faces on these guys, love the close-up details, color, and great IQ. Well done!

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Superb portraits and a fun presentation!
He sure is on my most wanted list :)
Lovely details, bg and exposure.
Nice work!

[Stu Bowie]

Excellent detail and colours from both angles. I would maybe add a touch of contrast to both.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

I saw him in the UK recently - do I get a reward??? :bg3::5

[Roman Kurywczak]

Very nice Bill! Brought a smile to my face too! I prefer the left one....but the other one is very nice also!

[Grace Scalzo]

Creative presentation, Bill. Love them both. You handled the challenges of Machias Seal Island well.

[Arthur Morris]

Clever. And best of all, you avoided the dreaded sun at that location :)

[Bill Dix]

Thank you all for looking. Glad it brought a smile. (As Carole said so well, You have to smile when you see a Puffin; it's the rule.)

[Bill Dix]

Clever. And best of all, you avoided the dreaded sun at that location :)

Thanks Artie. When I heard that we had been assigned a mid-day landing slot, I feared that the day would be a waste. These images were taken right at high noon, and the sun was very bright during much of our hour in the blind. But for at least some of the time, high clouds softened it somewhat. Plus a little s/h, dodging and burning. Thanks for looking.