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Into the Wind


 

BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick   		Into the Wind
Into the Wind
The puffins at Dyrhólaey line the cliff, facing into the strong sea winds, and take off just by opening their wings. We saw several come in for a landing
by basically being pushed backwards in the air to the cliff, then kind of plopping down. (ie, they didn't necessarily approach the cliff by flying
forward to it, landing, then turning around.) It was a yucky day, with mist and spray filling the air;
but I like the streaks made by the droplets in mid-air in this capture!

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Antonio Amen 		 

Very good, well done.


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October 17, 2012

 

Joy Rector 		  love this shot


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October 17, 2012

 
- Nikki McDonald

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Nikki McDonald's Gallery 		  They sound like innovative little flyers - and fun to watch. I've always thought they were most interesting birds. Nice capture that gives us a sense of the day through the blowing grasses and dark sky.


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October 17, 2012

 
- Mitch Spence

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Mitch Spence's Gallery 		  I like this environmental look at the puffin, Chris.


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October 17, 2012

 

Richard B. Hallick 		  Love how you have placed the bird in very sharp focus, surrounded front and back by blurred surroundings. It really makes this very colorful bird pop out of the image. I can also practically feel the wind blowing in the bird's face. Excellent!


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October 17, 2012

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  The grass works for me....love the sharp puffin... :-)


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October 17, 2012

 

Michelle Alton 		  You may have had to suffer to get this capture of the Puffin. It seems worth it to me, unless you froze a limb off! A favorite.


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October 17, 2012

 
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Chris Budny's Gallery 		  Thanks so much!
Michelle, it wasn't freezing, but it was very chilly, windy and rainy that day... we had a tiny break in the heavy rains while with the puffins... just long enough to get some shots for 10 minutes. Fortunately, you can get very, very close to the birds... they just don't care!


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October 18, 2012

 

Suzanne Crawshaw 		  Love these little birds, when I was in Alaska, I would see them running on the surface of the water to get a running start to take off. I never did get a good shot. Love yours!


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October 21, 2012

 
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Chris Budny's Gallery 		  Thank you, Suzanne!


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October 22, 2012

 
- Leslie McLain

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Leslie McLain's Gallery 		  Terrific capture of this adorable puffin, Chris.


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October 22, 2012

 
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Chris Budny's Gallery 		  Thanks, Leslie!


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October 23, 2012

 
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