Puffin

First attempt at shooting Puffins.

Also tried some shots in flight, but unfortunately its like taking pictures of a bullet. Even the Canikon guys couldn't get sharp shots of them

GX10, Sigma 100-300/f4




Tim

Nice picture. I like the way the bright coloured beak and feet stand out.

I think he is shoring you how big the one that got away was.

Excellent shot, the way that even in bright sunlight the feathers aren't burnt out is very good.

shim

Obligatory puffin with sand eel picture - same setup.

Nice images.

Cleared for take off on runway Puffin Airways flight PF-EEL1




Best attempt at a flight shot



Tim

Tim where did you go to photograph these?

Tel

They were taken in the Farne Islands, Northumberland.
You take a short boat trip from Seahouses - I went with Billy Shiel who is well known and runs a fleet of boats.

On some days you can get to Staple Island if the swell is not too high, but most days you can get to Inner Farne. The weather was good so we got to go to both.

These pictures were taken at between 200 to 300mm.

More details are available here link

Take good outdoor clothes, if it rains you'll get absolutely soaked, also take a hat as on Inner Farne the Terns will divebomb you and peck your head as their nests are literally only 12 inches from the path and they see you as a threat.

This was my first attempt (I'm more into landscapes and portraits), I'd be better prepared and hopefully get better pictures next time.

If you need any more information just ask.

Cracking shots i especially like the second one

Outstanding images.

Brillant, the Farnes is somewhere I would like to go