This fellow was kind enough to offer me front and side views, close up, so I couldn't resist posting this two-for-one comp. From a blind on Machias Seal Island last week.
D90 | 80-400 VR @ 370 mm | ISO 400 | 1/800s @ f/8 | +0.3 EV | HH
This fellow was kind enough to offer me front and side views, close up, so I couldn't resist posting this two-for-one comp. From a blind on Machias Seal Island last week.
D90 | 80-400 VR @ 370 mm | ISO 400 | 1/800s @ f/8 | +0.3 EV | HH
That's funny Bill and also well exposed and sharp.
Jack
I love your caption. It gave me a real chuckle! beautiful shots. Great exposure. Well done!
Gail
I know this guy and his impostor. What's the reward? Terrific Bill, you did a fine job considering light and cramped quarters in the blind. Beautiful BG as well.
Great! You have to smile when you see a puffin, it's the rule. Nice and sharp, well exposed. Good choice of F stop on the left to keep everything in focus. I like your choice of BG, the green really adds something. This is really enjoyable.
Both are excellent in their own way. Thx for bringing a smile.
well exposed, great colors, perfect DOF, sweet BG.....whats not to like here.
Great shots Bill.
Very nice... both mugs![]()
Love these guys Bill
Well done!
Like your creative presentation, Bill! Did he get busted by the HA police?Amazing faces on these guys, love the close-up details, color, and great IQ. Well done!
Superb portraits and a fun presentation!
He sure is on my most wanted list :)
Lovely details, bg and exposure.
Nice work!
Excellent detail and colours from both angles. I would maybe add a touch of contrast to both.
I saw him in the UK recently - do I get a reward???![]()
Very nice Bill! Brought a smile to my face too! I prefer the left one....but the other one is very nice also!
Creative presentation, Bill. Love them both. You handled the challenges of Machias Seal Island well.
Clever. And best of all, you avoided the dreaded sun at that location :)
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Thank you all for looking. Glad it brought a smile. (As Carole said so well, You have to smile when you see a Puffin; it's the rule.)
Thanks Artie. When I heard that we had been assigned a mid-day landing slot, I feared that the day would be a waste. These images were taken right at high noon, and the sun was very bright during much of our hour in the blind. But for at least some of the time, high clouds softened it somewhat. Plus a little s/h, dodging and burning. Thanks for looking.