(Atlantic) Puffin
by Gauti

Comment by jakobs:
Nice detail but the crop is a bit tight for my taste.

(Atlantic) Puffin
by Gauti

Comment by ladyhawk22:
Beautiful colors ont his bird! I love this choice of subject. Great clarity and detail on the shot. Good composition.

(Atlantic) Puffin
by Gauti

Comment by Jinjit:
this is such a beautiful bird. I have never seen those before dpc!
That painted beak is marvelous. Your details are great. What lens did you use? How close were you? simply amazing!

(Atlantic) Puffin
by Gauti

Comment by SandyP:
Very cool!

Mom, should I turn left or right at the 3rd corner?
by Gauti

Comment by SJCarter:
* Greetings from the Critique Club *

I think you did a wonderful job creating a vast expanse with your composition. The road leads you into the shot very nicely and the closeness/familiarity of the model/phone/car are all something that is easy for people to identify with. The road really draws your eye to the sky and landscape - and the sky is fantastic!

The car & model seem to be a bit grainy and dark (which I think detracts a bit from the overall image), but you did a great job creating a "real" feeling/scenario. I think you could increase the lighting for the entire shot a hair or two - to bring out more detail in the foreground and midground. Perhaps reducing the backlighting a touch and adjusting the contrast? This would reduce some of the glare on the car door while increasing some of the detail on the car itself.

Just my 2 cents, but I thought this image was great in the challenge - I know it scored high marks with me. Again, I just have to say that the sky is a masterpiece... Nice work!

Jimmy

(Atlantic) Puffin
by Gauti

Comment by Xilebo:
I´m stealing this photo! Wow!!! No trouble with the score here :)

(Atlantic) Puffin
by Gauti

Comment by Jutilda:
Looks like the cover of National Geographic. Great color and contrast!!! Well done on the lighting. This gets a 10.

(Atlantic) Puffin
by Gauti

Comment by cpanaioti:
The colours and the sharpness here are worthy of NG. The crop just may be a touch too tight on the top.

(Atlantic) Puffin
by Gauti

Comment by Beagleboy:
Wow, now that is tack sharp! Look at all that detail. Superbly done. A ribbon-winner for sure.

(Atlantic) Puffin
by Gauti

Comment by justine:
They are so pretty, your shot is a 9, love this bird.