Atlantic Puffin Portrait

[Charles Glatzer]

Iceland

1Ds Mark III , 600mm w/1.4x, Manual flash
Manual, spot off white chest plus 2EV, 1/100 @ f/8, ISO 200
Post-production- CS5, NIK

See you where there is light, or at the computer

Chas

[Tom Redd]

Charles, wonderful color and detail. I like the light on the face but might be overall just a tad dark. Still, a wonderful shot. TFS

[Dave Blinder]

Hi Charles, love the mood here, terrific lighting. On my monitor brightness likes fine.... but i often prefer dark images. Terrific fine detail.

[Greg Basco]

Chas, beautiful portrait. Really love the soft light, and the sharpness is right on. Flash work looks great too; I assume the catchlight is from the flash?

Cheers,
Greg Basco

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

There is something I love about the personality of this birds that I can't explain but transmit peace. Lovely warm light and pose. Killer BG too.

[MohsenVahedipour]

Hi Charles,
Excellent portrait (like a human portrait) with nice light & perfect detail. As mentioned, it's slightly dark.

[Katie Rupp]

Chas,
Not too dark for me! I love the light on the face, the pose/composititon and as mentioned by others it does seem to have a human personality---thoughtful, contemplative and wise. simply wonderful.
Thanks for posting.
Katie

[Nancy A Elwood]

Chas this one is wonderful! I love the use of the flash, not too much, and the composition!

[Jim Neiger]

Well done, Chas! The close up look, pose, lighting, and bg all come together to make this a really nice image.

[DustinFinn]

This is just stunning and gorgeous.

"If you want something to look interesting, you dont light all of it" - this is excellent with that awesome light coming from the right, looking right, just stellar. Lovely and thanks for sharing...

[denise ippolito]

Charles, I like the lighting and sharp details. Lovely.

[Nico Steenberg]

Great close up detail and exposure. Super portrait.