Isle Of May Posts

I revisited the Isle of May recently. This time at the beginning of the Puffin season.

My favorite shot of the day. I like the way the bokeh background is still recognizable enough to be a feature.

There is something quite comical about this bird, like he is explaining something to a skeptical audience.

The Isle of May is an island just off the East coast of Scotland. Although tiny (less than 1km²), it is home to a remarkable amount of wildlife, birds in particular. I was lucky enough to visit with the Glasgow Photography Meetup group.

Here's a few shots from that day.

I think this is a juvenile gull. Post a comment if I'm wrong!

Photographing a bird in flight is a challenge, so I'm please I got this at all, but the plain background this doesn't make for a memorable photo.

There were some fantastic vantage points on the island where I could get eye-level shots like this one.

These photos were all taken with a Canon 500mm, which is an absolutely fantastic lens for bird photography and a good upper body workout.