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The Puffins of Skomer Island

 
jbanbury
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Jun 05, 2009 16:40 |  #1

Yesterday was my 1st attempt at photographing birds ... had a brilliant time with the Puffins on Skomer Island ... already thinking about a return visit!

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Jun 05, 2009 16:44 |  #2

...You couldn't have picked a better subject or setting for your first time - Lovely!:)




  
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Jun 05, 2009 16:46 |  #3

Awesome series !!!!!!!!!!


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Jun 05, 2009 17:33 |  #4

Wow, great shots. Looks like he was showing you his catch.


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Jun 05, 2009 17:54 |  #5

Love #3!! But they are all nice. They must let you get pretty close???
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Jun 05, 2009 17:59 |  #6

Great series. I love #5, but all are excellent.


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Jun 05, 2009 18:07 as a reply to  @ Harvey_G's post |  #7

We have a large puffin colony up here about a half hour's ride offshore. I've seen quite a number of photos taken of these birds but NONE as fantastic as these. Well done . . .


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Jun 05, 2009 18:18 |  #8

Wow. those are fantastic.


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Jun 05, 2009 18:52 |  #9

Incredible shots, how do you get so close? Well done.




  
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Jun 05, 2009 19:07 |  #10

Fantastic collection. I've never seen one like #6. Where is Skomer Island?


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Jun 05, 2009 20:48 as a reply to  @ sparker1's post |  #11

Stunning photos.


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Jun 05, 2009 20:51 |  #12

An excellent series. Great job!


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Jun 05, 2009 22:44 |  #13

Great series, really like the last one.


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Jun 05, 2009 22:47 |  #14

FANTASTIC set! #4 is my personal favorite ~ Great job!


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Jun 05, 2009 22:53 |  #15

Bravo! Amazing series, great color. How in the world do they catch all those little fish at once?


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