Parakeet Auklet- ST Paul Island, Alaska

[Alan Murphy]

Parakeet Auklet - ST. Paul Island, Alaska

D3, 300/4, 1.4TC, ISO 1250, f8, 1/2000.

One more from my last workshop to the Pribilofs.

These guys were fast, so I was happy to get this one.

Can't wait to get back there. The place gets into your blood.

[Marina Scarr]

Lovely flight pose with those wings up. Nice fluid BG with good exposure in what appears to be very nice muted light. I like the crop you chose for this one.

[Doug Brown]

You're hitting them out of the park with this series Alan!

[Kiran Poonacha]

Nicely done Alan bhai... Nice details and loved th BG. Loved the bird too..

[somnathghosh]

Contrast of the bird against the fluid BG is too good

[Craig Brelsford]

Actually, the place is getting into my blood, too, and I've never even been to the Pribilofs. Your shots from those islands are so good. This parakeet auklet is one of the best.

[christopher galeski]

nice one,good flight pose and BG,your the expert Allen,but for me I would like some more canvas on the bottom.well done.

[Nancy Bell]

Super stunning with every detail perfect!!

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Nothing short of stunning. Great work as usual. loved the wing position, shooting angle and the BG. exp. and sharpness are perfect as always. what a bird !

[Craig Kerr]

Wonderful wing angle and superb exposure, neutral background works well in this scene... Nice one !!

[ramesh anantharaman]

Firstly what a beautiful bird. We in India dont get such beauties. Now the way the bird has been captured, well wow. that's all i have to say to this.

[Arthur Morris]

Too good on your part. These guys are bullets. Sharpness incredible, EXP perfect. The bird could have raised its near wing a bit higher and turned its head a bit more towards you. Love the soft light and the two visible tertials.

[Herb Houghton]

Great shot Alan, excellent display of the wing feathers, face and plumage. The BGD is killer too.

[arash_hazeghi]

This is exceptional Alan!