Quite a Mouthful!
Puffin with fish in his beak9 total reviews
Comment from Contests
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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 A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry. |
Comment Written 21-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 25-Oct-2024
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Thank you Tom and the panel of judges!
Comment from Kathy Banich
An astonishing image. One I can only envy since I live in a landlocked state. Puffins and wood ducks, in my opinion are so darn perfectly beautiful that they often seem fake among a world of imperfections. I digress - moving on.....
Initial impact = WOW
Your timing to get this shot with a beak full of minnows was excellent and skillfully achieved with demonstrated photography know-how. The image is crystal clear, and the details could not be any more pronounced in the puffin (as well as the minnows - I can even discern the eyes on some of the fish).
The color balance is natural and inviting. The Bokeh (background) allows this puffin to stand out in such a dynamic way.
Story Telling - Duh! There is a wonderful story behind this image.
This is an image you should be proud to have in your profile / personal gallery. I wish I had a 6 left as this is well deserving of an extraordinary rating.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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An astonishing image. One I can only envy since I live in a landlocked state. Puffins and wood ducks, in my opinion are so darn perfectly beautiful that they often seem fake among a world of imperfections. I digress - moving on.....
Initial impact = WOW
Your timing to get this shot with a beak full of minnows was excellent and skillfully achieved with demonstrated photography know-how. The image is crystal clear, and the details could not be any more pronounced in the puffin (as well as the minnows - I can even discern the eyes on some of the fish).
The color balance is natural and inviting. The Bokeh (background) allows this puffin to stand out in such a dynamic way.
Story Telling - Duh! There is a wonderful story behind this image.
This is an image you should be proud to have in your profile / personal gallery. I wish I had a 6 left as this is well deserving of an extraordinary rating.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much Kathy for you virtual six and wonderful review - if you only knew how long I'd waited to capture a puffin with fish in his mouth! I was over the moon when I finally achieved it!
Charlotte
Comment from orchidrn
This is a great entry to the contest. The focus and clarity are excellent, and the blurred background helps to project the image into the foreground. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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This is a great entry to the contest. The focus and clarity are excellent, and the blurred background helps to project the image into the foreground. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 16-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Thank you very much! :)
Comment from nikman
A good looking image posted here into the competition, together with informative notes too! Your fine and classical composition gives us an enjoyable view of that lovely bird and its location. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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A good looking image posted here into the competition, together with informative notes too! Your fine and classical composition gives us an enjoyable view of that lovely bird and its location. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!
Comment Written 16-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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Thanks
Comment from soulfeeder
Informative artist's notes. It is interesting to know that Puffins are "clowns of the sea.". I love the title which is consistent with the scene. Indeed, this bird is ready for a feast. Great angle, lighting, focus and framing. Love the gentle light and the plain background. The colors are pretty prominent and even the feet is so vibrant. Overall a great shot and stellar entry.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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Informative artist's notes. It is interesting to know that Puffins are "clowns of the sea.". I love the title which is consistent with the scene. Indeed, this bird is ready for a feast. Great angle, lighting, focus and framing. Love the gentle light and the plain background. The colors are pretty prominent and even the feet is so vibrant. Overall a great shot and stellar entry.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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Thank you so much for your great review! I do love puffins, they're such funny little birds. He would probably have been taking his catch to his puffling, stowed safely in its burrow, rather than eating them himself.
Comment from suffolkbrian
This is a good photo of this puffin and of course a long lens was needed for this one and therefore the dof is good as well,but like the fact you have taken this with food in its mouth as well,good notes as well...brian
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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This is a good photo of this puffin and of course a long lens was needed for this one and therefore the dof is good as well,but like the fact you have taken this with food in its mouth as well,good notes as well...brian
Comment Written 15-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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Thanks Brian, yep I used a 300mm lens. I was so chuffed when I finally managed to capture one with fish in his beak, they don' hang around for long!
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you are welcome
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
How wonderful visual presented here of this puffin. It's amazing how much food he can put in his mouth. Composition shades, tones, colours and background are very beautifully presented here. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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How wonderful visual presented here of this puffin. It's amazing how much food he can put in his mouth. Composition shades, tones, colours and background are very beautifully presented here. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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Thank you very much Maureen
Comment from Mark Lovegrove
Great shot of this Puffin bird with fish in beak and interesting notes as well. I give this five only because there are two artefacts in the sky that is not too late to fix. Great focus, texture, clarity and composition. Colours appear natural and vibrant. Lighting is good and you have a pleasant blue background bokeh. Well done and good luck in the contest :-)
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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Great shot of this Puffin bird with fish in beak and interesting notes as well. I give this five only because there are two artefacts in the sky that is not too late to fix. Great focus, texture, clarity and composition. Colours appear natural and vibrant. Lighting is good and you have a pleasant blue background bokeh. Well done and good luck in the contest :-)
Comment Written 15-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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Hi Mark, thanks for your review and for pointing out the 2 blemishes in the sky - I hadn't even noticed them! I've now dealt with them (I think!), perhaps you could have a quick look and let me know?
Charlotte
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All good now Charlotte, you did a great job. Good luck in the contest. One in a million shot :-)
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Thanks Mark :)
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
What a magnificent photo of the puffin. Feathered grace in its purest form, a bird in its natural habitat. You framed it well, and the light, shadows, colours, and composition worked well. Good luck!!
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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What a magnificent photo of the puffin. Feathered grace in its purest form, a bird in its natural habitat. You framed it well, and the light, shadows, colours, and composition worked well. Good luck!!
Comment Written 15-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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Thank you very much Sesha.
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Charlotte,
A beautiful stop action picture of this Puffin with a beak full of small fish on it's way back to it's nest to feed it's fast growing chick. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
I've seen them in Iceland and at Kilmore Quay in Co. Wexford.
Susan
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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Charlotte,
A beautiful stop action picture of this Puffin with a beak full of small fish on it's way back to it's nest to feed it's fast growing chick. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
I've seen them in Iceland and at Kilmore Quay in Co. Wexford.
Susan
Comment Written 15-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 16-Oct-2024
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Thank you VERY much for your wonderful review and rating Susan!
Charlotte