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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · A few mor Puffins from Iceland Trip


I really enjoyed shooting Puffins on my trip to Iceland. These little guys are not as easy to shoot as they look. Getting close usually involves either a boat trip, or a long hike, followed by a tough climb up to the top of some very high cliffs. Then you have to creep out to the cliff edge and hang on while trying to shoot. These are fast flying birds, so getting them in flight is also a good challenge.

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Jun 06, 2015 at 09:51 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · A few mor Puffins from Iceland Trip


I like them very much. The last photo is excellently composed and exposed, very attractive colors.


Jun 06, 2015 at 11:53 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · A few mor Puffins from Iceland Trip


Nice work Steven, these are fun. I particularly like the last image.


Jun 07, 2015 at 12:10 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · A few mor Puffins from Iceland Trip


Puffins are on my bucket list! All are really nice but I join the others, favouring the last image very much. Is the EXIF accurate? You must have been nice and close with the 70-200, well done.
-Cam



Jun 07, 2015 at 08:25 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · A few mor Puffins from Iceland Trip


Fantastic Puffins, definitely one of my favourite birds.


Jun 07, 2015 at 08:31 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · A few mor Puffins from Iceland Trip


Gorgeous set, every one a winner.

Bob



Jun 07, 2015 at 09:02 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · A few mor Puffins from Iceland Trip


a sweet set of puffins Steven


Jun 07, 2015 at 09:12 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · A few mor Puffins from Iceland Trip


Great shots.


Jun 07, 2015 at 09:18 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · A few mor Puffins from Iceland Trip


Excellent set! Love the all, but the last is my favorite

Birdie



Jun 07, 2015 at 09:51 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · A few mor Puffins from Iceland Trip


Thanks all, glad you like them.

Yes, the EXIF data is accurate. I was shooting the Tamron 150-600, and decided to give the 70-200 a try because I love that lens. It did take work to get close enough with either lens. I ended up on my belly, clinging to the edge of a really high cliff. I think getting this close was one of the reasons the Puffins kept looking at me. At 6'5" and carrying more than a few extra pounds, I imagine they were thinking that a creature that looked like that probably doesn't fly very well, and shouldn't be out here on the cliff. They were right...



Jun 07, 2015 at 10:32 AM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · A few mor Puffins from Iceland Trip


Congrats on the experience. Wonderful subjects, very nice captures. The last one is my favorite.

Jim



Jun 07, 2015 at 11:08 AM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · A few mor Puffins from Iceland Trip


Wow, what a beautiful set..!!

Marcelo



Jun 07, 2015 at 11:55 AM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · A few mor Puffins from Iceland Trip


Lovely series of Puffins with the last picture being my favorite.


Jun 07, 2015 at 03:08 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · A few mor Puffins from Iceland Trip


Nice puffin set. They look good on the cliffs, first and last are my picks


Jun 07, 2015 at 03:54 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · A few mor Puffins from Iceland Trip


Thanks all, the whole Iceland experience was amazing!


Jun 08, 2015 at 07:34 AM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · A few mor Puffins from Iceland Trip


Very nice

Greg



Jun 08, 2015 at 07:52 AM





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