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Aug 19, 2018 15:18:44 #

Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

Having the opportunity to photograph Atlantic Puffins had always been on my bucket list and I finally got the opportunity to spend some time with then a few weeks back. These images were all taken in the Mingan Archipelago National Park in Quebec. All stationary birds were taken with a Canon 5DIV with 600mm + 1.4x converter while the flight shots were taken with a Canon 1Dx and 400mm DOII + 1.4x converter. Regarding flight shots, these birds are pretty quick and I would have to admit my deeper rate was only about 5% with my Canon setup. Many of the folks on this trip were shooting with Sony A9 with Sony's 100/400 plus converters. I was really impressed with the keep rate these folks were getting with the Sony gear vs. my Canon gear. I'll admit, a lot of my failure may have to due with operator error, but considering the relatively light weight of the Sony compared to the Canon, and the fact that I believe the AF system, especially with a full screen area of AF points, and 20 frames per second, the Sony might have a significant edge for flight photography on Canon or Nikon option. Am I developing a little gas. Perhaps I should go take a TUMS.

Anyway, hope you enjoy and as always I am always open to constructive criticism.

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Aug 19, 2018 15:22:43 #

Dr J Loc: NE Florida

It looks like your “keeper” rate was high enough - some great shots! 👏🏻

Aug 19, 2018 15:25:28 #

DougS Loc: Central Arkansas

Those are some excellent 'keepers'!

Aug 19, 2018 15:29:02 #

Dr J Loc: NE Florida

Were you hand holding? Gimbal or ball head with tripod? Great shots! The resolution, particularly on the head shot, is awesome!

Aug 19, 2018 15:29:43 #

danniepolley

Excellent set

Aug 19, 2018 15:31:54 #

MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City

Nalu wrote:

Having the opportunity to photograph Atlantic Puff... (show quote)

Outstanding images of my new favorite bird. (Don’t tell my penguins that, though.)
I had no idea there are puffins in Quebec. I’ll have to check that out. This summer, we traveled to England (Farne Islands), Scotland (the Isle of May, the Shetlands, the Orkneys, Lunga, Stafford and probably one or two that I forgot). It was my first time seeing puffins in the wild. Thought I died and went to heaven. I can’t wait to get back out with them again next season.
Thanks so much for sharing.

Aug 19, 2018 15:42:40 #

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Gorgeous captures and very well presented...thanks for sharing!!

Aug 19, 2018 15:47:59 #

TBerwick Loc: Houston, Texas

Looks like you kept the good ones. Very nice.

Aug 19, 2018 17:02:51 #

Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

Dr J wrote:

Were you hand holding? Gimbal or ball head with tripod? Great shots! The resolution, particularly on the head shot, is awesome!

All of the flight shots were hand held. The stationary birds were on a gimbal. I cannot hand hold my 600mm f/4 and expect anything reasonable. Thanks for looking!

Aug 19, 2018 17:04:41 #

Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona

Yep. Don't know about other outer islands, but Mingan Lighthouse Island has lots. Thanks for looking.

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Aug 19, 2018 17:19:32 #