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Sitting Pretty


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Sitting Pretty
Sitting Pretty
We had hoped to see our first puffin at Látrabjarg on day 4 of the trip; instead, it was not until day 8, near Vik, visiting cliffs at Dyrhólaey.
There, hundreds of puffins dotted the cliffs, and you could easily get within 10 feet of some of them. They're quite charming to watch!
The weather was the worst we had (chilly, windy, rainy all day) and watching the puffins fly into and land in the strong winds was somewhat comical.
9/12 Finalist - Animals

Chris Budny

 
 
 
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There's an island off of Maine coast that lots of puffins are at, in July. But the bird-watching excursions are booked well in advance. Lucky you. Cool shot, Chris!


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September 19, 2012

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Beautiful capture Chris!


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September 19, 2012

 

Joy Rector
  beautiful shot


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September 19, 2012

 

Richard B. Hallick
  Great bird image.


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September 19, 2012

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Yes, lucky you. The closest I'll ever get is the zoo and there they are behind glass that they keep so water speckled from their antics that it's impossible to shoot through. Wonderful to observe, though. Terrific shot - love the absolutely direct eye contact :)


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September 19, 2012

 

Jack Gaskin
  Great Puffin

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September 19, 2012

 

Terry A. Stoa
  Nice details, Chris - they're cute little things.


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September 19, 2012

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Nice capture, Chris. Beautiful bird.


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September 19, 2012

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  Excellent Puff-trait.... :-)


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September 19, 2012

 

Louisa Hancock
  Beautiful, love the way you captured the Puffin looking at you


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September 19, 2012

 

Renee Doyle
  I'm glad you got to see these beautiful birds up close Chris!!! Outstanding capture!


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September 19, 2012

 
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  Thanks so much, folks! And thank you Renee---I shot this with your 100-400!


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September 20, 2012

 
- Dayna Cain

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  This Puffin looks like he posed just for you! Excellent capture Chris.


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September 20, 2012

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  Hmmmmm, that 100-400 doesn't look soft to me.... :-)


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September 20, 2012

 
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  Thank you both!


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September 21, 2012

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Amazing capture, Chris.


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September 22, 2012

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thank you, Leslie!


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September 22, 2012

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  I'm so far behind in commenting! Trying to get ready to move!!!
This is an awesome capture! I would love to see one of these. Great capture!


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September 25, 2012

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  I can relate to being a bit behind. Thanks so much; they are charming birds to watch! Good luck with the move!


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September 26, 2012

 

Renee Doyle
  :-) BIG congrats on this beauty Chris!!!


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October 29, 2012

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Chris. Good luck in the next round.


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October 29, 2012

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Sounds like you had a great time with these cool birds - love the eye contact with this one! Congratulations on your terrific finalist, Chris.


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October 29, 2012

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Marvelous capture of this terrific-looking bird, Chris! I have always wanted to see these in the wild...love your POV and the way he is looking straight at you. Beautiful Finalist - hope to see it again in the next round!


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October 29, 2012

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Love the puffin, and the shot, and the chance to visit Iceland with you, Chris, if only through your images. Congratulations on the finalists.


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October 29, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Wonderful portrait Chris, congrats!


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October 29, 2012

 

Susan M. Smith
  Great pose and capture, Chris! Would love to see these guys some day. Congratulations and best of luck in the next round!


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October 29, 2012

 
- Michele Peterson

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  This is my favorite of yours from last month! Im glad to see it get a finalist, Congratulations!


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October 29, 2012

 
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  Exquisit detail. Congratuations on this superb fianlist!


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October 29, 2012

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on this awesome finalist!!


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October 29, 2012

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  What a great find....Congratulations!


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October 30, 2012

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Thanks, everyone! They're quite charming birds!


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October 30, 2012

 

Merna L. Nobile
  Receiving an award from Better Photo is just like unwrapping a gift, the thrill is always the same! It is also exciting to be able to send my personal congratulations to each and every one of you and I look forward to seeing the gold though out the galleries. Merna


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November 01, 2012

 
- Michael Kelly

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  Love that beak color a very nice capture of this wonderful bird. Congratulations.


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November 05, 2012

 
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  Thank you, Michael!


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November 05, 2012

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  The beak just seems to pop out almost a 3D effect...awesome! Congrats on your finalist! :~)


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November 05, 2012

 
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  Thank you, Aimee!


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November 06, 2012

 
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