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    Here's an Atlantic Puffin with a beak full of food for it's chick. The large fish is a butterfish. Also hake, herring and krill comprise the catch. No clouds to dampen the harsh light. Mark IV, 500 f4 + 1.4x III tele, 700mm, iso 200, f8, 1/640 HH from the blind on Machias Seal Island, Maine.



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    Nicely composed portrait!
    The light didn't do you any favors but the seafood assortment does a lot to make up for that.

    I'm seeing some wide halos around the butterfish and the bottom of the bill (shadow/highlight, maybe?).
    And there's something funny going on in the LR BG.

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    Not bad for a shot made in harsh light. I really like the fish assortment and I agree with Mike's remarks.
    I would suggest using a flash under those conditions since it will help softening the shadows.

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    Sure is a good fisherman, love all that detail and color in the image.
    Excellent exposure and timing. Nice one !!

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    very nice, looks like the light was a bit harsh for this one. he has a full selection of fish and shrimp
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    Wonderful color and detail. Nicely captured under the trying conditions of MSI. Seafood platter more than compensates for the harsh light, IMHO.

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    Very nice Herb! Wonderful array of fish.

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    Love what the two of you caught here. Amazing hey they do that huh? I think a little lightening of the eye area could add a little pop

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    Awesome shot! Looks like you had to tame the harsh light in post. Amazing how many creatures they can catch at once! Wish someone could explain this to me.

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    I am green with envy, Herb. You did well with the harsh light. The various food and lovely details puts this one over the top.
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    Thanks for all of the comments and suggestions everyone. I was quite surprised at the butterfish catch in Maine, as I used to use butterfish for bait in offshore tuna chunking trips 100 miles off of NJ's coast.

    Ofer: the puffin has spikes on the roof of their upper beak. They use their raspy tongue to hold the fish and shrimp impaled on these spikes, as they open up for another catch. I will try to post another image showing these very spikes I speak of.

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