I created this image last month while visiting Elliston, Newfoundland. Puffins nest on a couple of sea stacks close to a narrow point of land near the village. Occasionally they will land on that point. My daughter Laura and I waited for nearly 3 hours in fierce, biting Newfoundland wind waiting with hope that a puffin would land nearby. Finally about 30 minutes before sunset a couple did.
Fabs a special thanks to you for the information that you provided on both Witless bay and Elliston. :D
Canon EOS 40D, Sigma 50-500mm at 500mm, ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds, f6.30, ISO - 640 hand held while lying down. Cropped for composition to about 80% of full frame.
No flash use so as not to disturb the puffins (and other photographers).
The image is a bit soft likely due to the blowing wind which made everything challenging but I do like the open bill.







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