Running Puffin

[Layton E Parham]

On last weeks trip to Machias Seal Island, I observed this one running to its nest. Following it down, my lens hit the lower opening of the pesty blind . Leaving me with a half a foot missing.
Canon Eos 1D MarkIII, 70-200F2.8L IS,@280mm, 1/4000sec, F5.6, Iso 400

[Alfred Forns]

Does have a determine look !!! I like how well the fish show in this angle !!! Too bad about the blind getting in the way !!! Wold try a vertical here !!!

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Layton,

I have to agree with Al on this one. Shame on the feet but he looks determine!

[Stephen Stephen]

Layton too bad about the blind and the foot*. I really like the big sand lance in its mouth.

I might be tempted to use Al's suggestion of a portrait format and clone the rest of the foot in. You have several toes to work with

[Lana Hays]

Layton
As others have stated......it's a shame about running out of room before the camera hit the blind. The determination is quite evident in this one. A vertical would be a nice composition. Did you get any of the "march of the Puffin" a few frames before this one?

[Robert Amoruso]

Layton, does a previous image have a foot and the rock - perhaps some PS work might get it back.

Vertical would look good here.

[carole wiley]

I would love to see the verticle. I just love these birds.