Common Guillemot in flight
Taken in Iceland.
I sat near the cliff edge photographing any seabird that flew past me that I could lock focus on. They are flying so fast that one shoots first and asks questions later! I did not realize until yesterday that this was a common guillemot. This was a lifer for me (better late to realize this than never!). The more common black guillemot has red legs and a white patch on the top of the wings. The less common "common guillemot" has grey legs and a more brownish/black body.
The bird is well past me but I like the curve of his body as he approaches the cliff to land. I believe his head is turned slightly towards me and that helps save this shot.
This image is quite a departure from my very colorful shots that I have been posting lately. Hope you like it.
Canon 1 DX
100-400 mm v II
ISO 1600 SS 1/2500 F 5.6
PP: Crop to 70% FF, NR to BG, levels, DE/TC in NIK EFEX PRO at 20% opacity to head and 10% opacity to body.
Comments and critiques always appreciated and learned from with thanks,
Gail
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