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While travelling around Iceland, we visited Cape Ingólfshöfði (I am not joking, that is properly spelled), and got a chance to get up close and personal with...
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While travelling around Iceland, we visited Cape Ingólfshöfði (I am not joking, that is properly spelled), and got a chance to get up close and personal with a bunch of these lovely, amazing creatures... truly unforgettable!
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Great shot!

Thanks a lot!

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Excellent composition and photography

Thank you so much!

I love this!!

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Gorgeous

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nice shot for this pinguin photo

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Discovery shot

Wonderful image

Puffins are so cool

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A beautiful shot, puffin images always remind me of Newfoundland

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