puffin incoming...

[annmpacheco]

I like the field of flowers this puffin was flying through, despite the sun angle. Processed in DPP, -1 highlights, +1shadows, NR, then PS.

1Dx
600mmII

ISO 1000
6.3
1/4000

[Bill Dix]

I like it. Feels like a ski-jumper coming in for his landing. The flowers add to the image; and the fish. Well done.

[Geoff Newhouse]

Great shot. I like the inclusion of prey, the yellow OOF flowers and it is nice and sharp. I think the head angle could have been a bit better (either straight on or turned even more to the birds left) and as you mention the harsher side light led to some harsher shadows.

TFS
Geoff

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Brilliant capture, Ann. Like the full wing extension, toes spread, beak full of fish, and excellent head position imo. I also like the oof flowers.

Geoffrey

[David Salem]

Nice frame Ann. I like the pose as it comes in and the HA is nice showing the eye and fish well. Some shadows on the body but not to bad and I like the colorful BG too. Well done

[Ryan von Linden]

Wonderful shot! I like the way the flowers frame the bird and I don't mind the side lighting or the shadow at all, it gives it some depth. For my tastes I think I would slide the crop a tiny bit to the left, just a little less room on the right and more on the other side; tricky balance though with the birds apparent motion going one way and its gaze going the other.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Striking pose, as Bill wrote, it resembles a ski jumper just before landing. Lovely colors, HA, fish a bonus, softer light would have taken the image over the top. Thank you for sharing, Ann.

[Marina Scarr]

What a lovely frame, Ann. Love the vibrant colors, the movement in the wings and the prey. In many cases I feel that shadows add dimension, and they work here well.