first post

[paulcompton]

As I`m new here thought I had better pop a couple of shots up, 1st was in wales on Skomer Island in Wales, 2nd two were taken on a trip to the farne islands in the uk, hope u like..?

Hope i got the sizes right to show here? Let me know if there wrong i did 800 size?




Model NIKON D2Xs
Date/time original 09/06/2007 10:31:23
Exposure time 1/400 s
F-number f/7.1
ISO speed ratings ISO 250
Exposure bias value 0.00 eV
Metering mode Pattern
Flash Flash did not fire
Focal length 370 mm
White balance Auto white balance





Model NIKON D3
Date/time original 31/05/2008 13:36:22
Exposure time 1/800 s
F-number f/14
ISO speed ratings ISO 1000
Exposure bias value 0.00 eV
Metering mode Pattern
Flash Flash did not fire
Focal length 400 mm
White balance Auto white balance
Quality RAW



Model NIKON D3
Date/time original 31/05/2008 14:32:59
Exposure time 1/800 s
F-number f/8
ISO speed ratings ISO 1000
Exposure bias value 0.00 eV
Metering mode Pattern
Flash Flash did not fire
Focal length 370 mm
White balance Auto white balance
Quality FINE

[teedlepeep]

Welcome to DPS !! What a great series of shots ! The one of the puffin is fantastic. Those little fish eyes really grab your attention. The details in all of them are very sharp.

[Sparkie1263]

First post but not a first timer with a camera. Very nice series I too like the first one best. They are all sharp and exposure is dead on. Welcome cant wait to see more.
Frank

[beachcomber]

Welcome to DPS Paul, you are clearly no novice. Your pictures are pin sharp, with great DoF, colouration and lighting, excellent work. I like your selection and look forward to further postings

beachcomber

[paulcompton]

thanks guys, puffins are one of those birds that I am sure, like to have their photo taken, they always assume a pose position when ever a camera is near

As an after thought, is it normal to pop exif data up as well?

[f4fwildcat]

Very well done Paul! Welcome aboard!

[bradzo66]

Originally Posted by paulcompton

thanks guys, puffins are one of those birds that I am sure, like to have their photo taken, they always assume a pose position when ever a camera is near

As an after thought, is it normal to pop exif data up as well?

Hey Paul , EXIF is only required in the critique sections as a must but with shots like yrs I'm sure people would be interested to see how you got such high quality shots no matter which section you post in All the best

Paul

[dlalonde]

Great shots..all of them. I love the puffin. We have quite a puffin population here in Maine and they are a lot of fun to watch. Keep up the good work.

[paulcompton]

Originally Posted by dlalonde

Great shots..all of them. I love the puffin. We have quite a puffin population here in Maine and they are a lot of fun to watch. Keep up the good work.

thanks for the comments, spent many a happy day in New England area, great seascapes area..

[lindyannajones]

Hello, Paul, and welcome to DPS. Seeing a Puffin is on my bucket list. I live in Arizona and haven't spotted one yet. Your photo helps affirm that wish. What a delightful fellow! Lately, I've been wondering. Can you see too many...sunsets...roses...benches....gulls. Nope, is my conclusion. My favorite is the cormorants. Seeing a couple work together is always a happy sight. Welcome. I look forward to your next post.