A variant of the Common Guillemot (Common Murre)

[Sindri Skulason]

Hi all

Here are two shots of a Common Guillemot. This variant has a white ring around the eyes and down the "scar" and some find this variant more beautiful than the one I posted last time (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=195328). These shot were also taken in Papey. Please feel free to comment (C&C). :-)

[skydolphins]

Wow different, very nice on both pictures.

[Anthony J Howe]

Exceptionally good quality shots Sindri.
This variant is indeed a favourite one. The colour, detail and sharpness is top-notch. Perfect!

[broon]

Fantastic shots once again Sindri. These birds are very common on the coast of Scotland where I grew up, usually nesting alongside razorbill and kittiwake. Last time I visited I was pleased to see that raven and peregrine had also returned to the cliffs:D

[catsith]

lovely shots, love no2

[Stephen Stephen]

Beautiful shots of a beautiful bird Sindri!

[bromm]

fantastic captures again Sindri, I am jealous of the bird species you have there. Thanks for sharing

[dancad]

It's hard to tell which I prefer! This one's markings is quite striking, but I also like the "scar" on the other variant(which is not quite as distinguishable here). Very nice shots Sindri.

[tupe]

His future's so bright, he has to wear shades. :)

Thanks for posting these excellent photos. I like the interplay of the bird and its surroundings.

[Mitcon]

Brilliant captures Sindri, excellent exposure and detail. Both are so good I don't think I can pick a fav, wonderful.

[snappa]

Fantastic shots. It`s back to the drawing board for me !

[Sindri Skulason]

Thank you skydolphins, Tony, Broon, Tina, Stephen, Trevor, Dan, Joe, Wayne and Snappa for taking the time to comment on these shots. I really appreciate it. :-)

[pttenn]

I like the closeup best! Karen

[seanm]

Beautiful shots, you have set very high standards Sindri!:)

[dazzlebea]

excellent shots! I'm not familiar with these birds but I love the Egyptian style eye make-up ;)

[kr88]

These are wonderful shots. The first shot looks as if he is wearing some sort of sun shades. (Same as Tupe's observation). The exposure and detail are up to your usual HIGH standards..Very nicely done Sindri!!!

[cfcRebel]

Another fantastic series Sindri. You should organize a POTN Birding trip and take us to that island to photograph these beautiful birds.:D

[Paul A]

Beautiful!! Excellent work.

[GyRob]

just seen this and it rather nice too :) great color and sharpness job well done .
Rob.

[Sindri Skulason]

Thank you Karen, seanm, Bea, Keith, Fee, Paul and Rob for taking the time to comment. I really value your input...so thank you! :-)
Another fantastic series Sindri. You should organize a POTN Birding trip and take us to that island to photograph these beautiful birds.:D
Now that's a good idea. It would be my pleasure. Who knows...maybe next year. ;-)

[reewik]

Excellent shots.... superb captures!

[Dimitri_V]

Oh yes Sindri,it definitelly is a better looking bird.
And its got its glasses on too.:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Gary Fairhead]

Oh yes Sindri,it definitelly is a better looking bird.
And its got its glasses on too.:lol: :lol: :lol:

My thoughts exactly when I saw the first image. Very cool looking bird and beautiful captures.

[kawwauser]

very nice sindri, i live fifteen minutes drive from some cliffs with a couple of hundred guillemots, ive yet to see a brindled one there, if i drive for one hour i can be at one really big colony (Fowlsheugh )here you can see the odd one among the thousands of birds on the ledges, i see you also have the black guillemot, thats one i have yet to see

[jorj7]

Sindri,

Excellent shots. I like them both. Great contrast on the heads, even with the
dark colors.

[Lame-Duck]

What nice shots.....the head and neck have feathers that are so finely textured that they almost have a plastic like appearance.....a very attractive bird.