Thks everyone – I think i have now found my photographic ‘Calling’ :D – In April, I booked a trip to Iona in Scotland for last week of June – and shooting Puffins from 4am till 10:30pm for 6 days – can’t wait.
shutterbug – I was obviously taking particular attention to the Puffins Jen – and i’d say a max 25 pairs – and i’m been a little generous.
Many are still on the eggs – but some are arriving with sand eels – so some chicks in the burrows.
My advice for a Saltees trip is book a seperate, rather than the scheduled 4 hr trip (€150 per return boat trip – or 6 x €25 each) – and go out around 12 noon and come back 10pm. Declan will accomadate this request. Light is too harsh for portraits up to 6pm – but in flight is no problem. If its dull or damp turn back.
I’ll happily organise a trip – but need at least 3/4 folks who will go at a days notice – as i watch the forecasts very closely.
Hazy sunshine is best – as no harsh shadows from mid summer sun.
I will have 1 to 2 folks ready and waiting. PM if you want to be included on standby.