Well that is what the guidebook* said about the Latrabjarg cliffs in Iceland.
Like so many others, it was the puffins that we wanted to see and capture. Never did I think it would be this good. And it is true, take a look at the image I managed to capture of this puffin out posing on the end of a grassy knoll (with just a 200mm zoom and a minor bit of cropping).
![Posing Puffin](https://meticulousmick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/puffinstuff-1-of-1.jpg?w=768&h=583)
Needless to say, I have a few more puffin images up my sleeve.
* The Rough Guide to Iceland
What a grand opportunity! Love the sunlight behind this little guy
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Often I think a bit of backlight word better than direct sun – I love it when it picks up hair and the like. Enjoy your day LB and thanks for the comment. MM 🍀
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I saw these adorable beauties in the Orkneys!! I love them!!
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They just seemed to be a bit comical and have character. Love them too. Not been to the Orkneys – would you recommend a trip? MM 🍀
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fascinating place, very mystical with Ring of Brodgar etc. Viking influence very strong there. To make a long story short- Yes!!!
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What a handsome chap!
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I just love these comical birds. MM 🍀
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interestingly cute bird! Sorry I haven’t commented on your posts in a while! Somehow WordPress managed to have me unfollow you! I’ve been wondering why I had not seen anything from you in a while! Glad I finally checked up on you! Haven’t written much myself in a while –busy getting ready to move and though I have many thoughts going through my mind, the right words just don’t seem to want to present themselves. I just have to “be still” and wait for the Lord to guide me with the words to paraphrase Psalm 46:10. Hope all is well with you!
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Elaine, great to see you again. I have had the dreaded unfollow happen to me a few times too. All of a sudden someone seems to have dropped off my Reader and I know not why. Very best wishes for the move and may you be happy in your new abode. Love from Cork, MM 🍀
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Capturing puffins is weirdly on my bucket list, beautiful shot 🙂
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Not weird at all. They are stunning birds and somewhat comical. 😎 Keep them on the bucket list. MM 🍀
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Love puffins, and this is a great shot!
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Debbie, it was crazy how close one could get to these wild birds…I was like a big kid 😃
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Lovely shot! He looks like a worried old man!
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They are such beauties – may be more to come….😎
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Great post!
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Thank you. I loved the journey and the birds at the cliffs. Superb. MM 🍀
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Love puffins 🙂
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Me too..
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Must have been such fun to watch them 🙂
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When we were in the Rib it was almost more fun – seeing them trying to get out the way, legs working frantically and then some diving for the depths. Such charcterful birds.
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Hahaha! I can just picture that 🙂
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Wonderful photo MM! Puffins are so adorable! 🙂
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Aren’t they just. Enjoy your day Elina, MM 😎
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Thank you, you too MM! 🙂
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I can’t look at a Puffin without thinking of the Simon Drew drawings – if you don’t know them, try googling Puffin Nuffin (there are a lot of bad imitations out there as well). Fine shot MM
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Will check it out, thanks Robin good to hear from you. MM 🍀
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How exciting to be able to get up close and personal with puffins – such beautiful birds!
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Absolutely, a wonderful experience. Hope all is well with yourself. MM 🍀
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hey there! i’m loving your recent posts!
I also blogged about wandering in the streets of Georgetown, Penang Island in Malaysia. Colonial Houses, Authentic Food, Street Arts and many more is what I have discovered!
here’s what my recent post is all about…
https://talkaboutbeauty.wordpress.com/2014/06/23/wandering-in-the-streets-of-georgetown/
what do you think of old towns/ houses? have you been to a place like Georgtown before? what place is it?
would be so nice to hear from you! 🙂
cheers! xx
deanna ( http://www.talkaboutbeauty.wordpress.com )
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Deanna, I love old places, though can appreciate modern architecture too. I think my true love is of nature and the scenes here on this planet where the stamp of man is not so marked.
Thanks for guiding me over to your blog, I like your ‘big kid in me’ attitude – nice and refreshing – oh and I love that smile.
Have fun today. MM 😜
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Thanks mick. Something very likeable about puffins! Regards thom
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Oh they are gorgeous birds, on the water, on the land and in the air – something quite comical about them. Thanks for comments Thom and have a great day. MM 🍀
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