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The Gathering

The Gathering

Puffin gathering nesting grass on the cliffs of Iceland.

Puffin gathering nesting grass on the cliffs of Iceland.
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camera

NIKON D850

settings

settings

Aperture f/32 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 5000/10

upload_date

upload_date

Jul, 2019

Views

637

Likes

+126

Awards

Winner in Birds Photo Challenge

People's Choice in First Photo Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+38

Top Choice

+10

Magnificent Capture

+8

Absolute Masterpiece

+6

Superb Composition

All Star

Genius

Outstanding Creativity

Superior Skill

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Exceptional photography

BOOOM! Outstanding shot!

PRO

Wow....gorgeous capture of the Puffin!! The colors and details are amazing!! : )

Platinum

Nesting time , nice shot of this puffin Mark, crisp and clear:-)

This is pure genius my friend.

Platinum

Beautiful. What lens did you use? Looks like you are right next to it.

Platinum

I used the new nikon 500mm F5.6 PF ED VR .. I didn't take the 150 to 600mm I love this lens but really miss the zoom.I think its now my best wildlife lens.

Wow....just wow!

Platinum

Great portrait

PRO+

Nicely done!

Ultimate

Love Puffins, excellent capture! Congratulations on this wonderful image.

PRO+

Congratulations, a lovely portrait!

PRO

Still loving it!! Congrats on your challenge award!! : )

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Hi Mark, Congrats on your win with this remarkable good first photo!

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Hi Mark, Congratulations on your win with this cute vegetarian Puffin. This time not with fish but grass in its beak. ;-)

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