photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Hank Vander Velde | all galleries >> Galleries >> Puffins > 20110630 - 2 917 SERIES - Atlantic Puffin, Humpback Whale.jpg
previous | next
29-JUN-2011 Hank v/d Velde

20110630 - 2 917 SERIES - Atlantic Puffin, Humpback Whale.jpg

Witless Bay Ecological Reserve

Sorry folks. It looks like I lied to you in my previous posting. I promised an end to my whale postings; however, the Whale in the top image snuck in as I was shooting my first Puffin at Witless Bay. Actually, it may have been the Puffin that snuck in. In any case, here is my first Atlantic Puffin shot. And, yes, this is as shot with only some cropping, sharpening etc.

The second image is also somewhat accidental. The Whale wanted to wave goodbye, so I obliged it. In this image, note the Gulls ready to pounce on any spillage left behind by the Whale.

Nikon D300S ,Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED-IF AF-S
1/1000s f/7.1 at 420.0mm iso320 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
previous | next
Sam Rua14-Jul-2013 00:33
That is a cool coincidence to have these two together. Very cool.
Jean D15-Aug-2011 23:54
Beautiful captures with that 1st shot involving perfect timing, Hank.
jychamberland15-Aug-2011 22:32
two beautiful images Hank!
Colin Storey15-Aug-2011 19:48
Great images, glad you posted these as well.
bill friedlander15-Aug-2011 17:56
A fortunate accident for the photographer. Two wonderful captures of unplanned events. V
Lennart Waara15-Aug-2011 15:27
Great captures with the bird flying over! Great and interesting motives! V
Guest 15-Aug-2011 13:56
What a great series! Beautiful moment!
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)15-Aug-2011 10:43
Excellent work! Thanks and vote
Paolo
NealyBob15-Aug-2011 07:58
Wonderful capture of the puffin and the whale! I think the puffin is quite unique and would love to frame one up in my camera~!
Joanne Kamo15-Aug-2011 07:02
Amazing size comparison between the whale and Puffine, and great flight shot, whale shots!
Simon Chandler15-Aug-2011 06:40
Excellent image. Unique and interesting. v
Guest 15-Aug-2011 06:03
Excellent captures Hank. V
Tom Munson15-Aug-2011 03:56
Great timing on these two image, Hank! wonderful shots!
hge5415-Aug-2011 03:41
What a combination. It will be a while before you top that. Well done.
Ted Busby15-Aug-2011 03:29
Love your series Hank!
Claude Gagnon15-Aug-2011 02:56
Wow, very special shots! Great!
Jim Coffman15-Aug-2011 02:32
Very nice captures,Hank!
Lise De Serres15-Aug-2011 02:12
Very unique!
I really like the composition!!
Marcia Colelli15-Aug-2011 01:08
Wonderful captures. Love the little Puffin. I have never seen anyone capture them in flight V
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet15-Aug-2011 00:42
Nice picture, good timing.
larose forest photos15-Aug-2011 00:34
I think these shots are super, Hank, and really give a sense of what life is like around this reserve, both on shore and in the water.
January Grey15-Aug-2011 00:25
Great accidental series, Hank! Rather humorous when things sneak into the frame!
Type your message and click Add Comment
It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest.
Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help private comment