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01-JUL-2011 Hank v/d Velde

20110701 073 Atlantic Puffin.jpg

Elliston, NL

One Image entitled. A GOOD BYE FLY-BY.

The Puffin images that I have posted to date were all taken during my first two visits to the Elliston Bird Island site. The first visit was with my wife right after our arrival to Elliston. The Puffins did not come to the mainland during that visit. During my second visit, later that afternoon, about twenty Puffins came to the mainland. It is then that I got all of the close-up shots during my 1.5 hour stay. We did go back to see the Puffins twice the following day and yes, one of the Puffins obliged my wife by coming to the mainland so she too could shake its paw , , I mean see one up close.

This is my last Puffin posting for now. I have many more Puffin images but I will save some for an other time. During our second day at Elliston, we also went to Cape Bonavista, about 6 KM away. There is a Lighthouse there, a museum and another seabird colony close to shore. There are also other attractions at Bonavista - all well worth visiting.

Nikon D300S ,Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED-IF AF-S
1/3200s f/6.3 at 300.0mm iso640 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Lieve Snellings17-Sep-2011 13:25
sooooooooooo beautiful...
Dennis Swayze17-Sep-2011 12:12
Thanks for shareing your Puffins Hank...a delight to see and read about.
Cheers !
Guest 16-Sep-2011 20:46
Good capture!
Colin Storey16-Sep-2011 18:49
Fantastic final shot of the puffins.
bill friedlander16-Sep-2011 14:52
An appropriate shot for your last posting of the puffin flying off. Looking forward to more in the not too distant future. V
Stephanie16-Sep-2011 12:49
Farewell my beautiful puffins! I'll look forward to seeing more of you in the future! :)
Loved the series Hank!!!!
Lennart Waara16-Sep-2011 08:13
Great series and this last one is a perfect end to this time! Great work Hank!
Guest 16-Sep-2011 06:56
sweet capture, V
Bryan Murahashi16-Sep-2011 04:49
Beautiful capture of this soaring Puffin.
January Grey16-Sep-2011 04:45
Bon Voyage little Puffin! So sad, but see you next time! Love this one, Hank!
Ted Busby16-Sep-2011 03:29
OFF! Into the The Wild Blue Yonder!
Great flight shot Hank!
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet16-Sep-2011 03:16
Beautiful picture and compo.
Marcia Colelli16-Sep-2011 01:56
Fantastic flight capture. Wonderful timing V
Guest 16-Sep-2011 01:34
Great capture. Beautiful colors.
Char16-Sep-2011 00:51
I could look at these birds forever they are so adorable and lovable. You took wonderful shots of them, Hank! Thank you for sharing.
Tom Munson16-Sep-2011 00:48
Terrific flight shot, Hank! I have enjoyed your Puffin images.
Jean D16-Sep-2011 00:44
Outstanding capture in flight. Well done, Hank.
jychamberland15-Sep-2011 23:47
superb take off shot Hank!
Eric Martin15-Sep-2011 23:36
WoW!!! very nice shot Hank!!
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