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    Default Puffin (Fratercula arctica)

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    Hand held image captured on the Isle of Lunga

    OM-1, 300mm f4 (600mm equiv)
    ISO 640, 1/2500 sec f5

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    A different flight shot compared to what we normally see of a Puffin here Jon, head turn is a nice bonus. Details look much better compared tp previous. I think you could add some Contrast or a midtone Curve, if the eye is the darkest then I might push it a tad more for the shadows under the wing. Just a though, but overall a niceBIF.

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    Very nice Jonathan. Agree with Steve here to a bit more 'punch' Would love to photograph this species one day! Background compliments the bird nicely.

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    Hi Jon, I agree with Steve regarding a different flying pose. Wonderful head turn, good detail on the bird, pure background. Thank you for sharing.
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    hi Jon ... love the award looking posing of the Puffin including the ´communicative `head turn he gave you . nice captured .
    processing looks good to me , but i would like to see a bit more punch in mid and darker tones .... matter of taste . and I might add brightness ....
    the white breast/ belly feathers ... are looking a bit muddy due to color cast .

    tfs Andreas

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    Thanks for you comments everyone much appreciated.

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