I'm So Glad I Didn't Follow This Photographers Advice! 

The puffin is a beautiful bird to photograph. Kim, you have definitely captured some keepers. Wildlife photography is one of the hardest forms because you cannot be sure of what you will find. Lots of time and patience are always required. Knowledge of the wildlife is also very important. I've always admired those who are willing to get out before dawn and stay late into the evening to capture the best images.

Another superb video, Kim, with lovely images and a valuable message. Nature is wonderful and it rarely disappoints; the more time I spend outside being part of it the more I feel it’s my anchor. Learning is a lifelong gift we give ourselves - be generous to yourself!

Hi. Just found you today. This particular video brought back so many happy memories of my trip to the Westfjords in Iceland early June last year. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the puffins on Latrabjarg for a good two or three hours. It will stay with me forever. I was there in the evening with spectacular light - the sun didn’t set until midnight. I had a photograph enlarged and printed of a couple puffins with unsharp grass in the foreground and blue sea in the background. The puffins looking at one another, totally smitten. They ave captured my heart!

Loved the photographs especially the ones through the grass. They gave a softer more ethereal feel for me.

Besides the pictures (obviously), I love the way you express your experiences, it's just wonderful and it brings us photographers so much joy

So cold in Yorkshire too, unfortunately no Puffins however the Gannets put on a fabulous display both resting and in flight 🥶

Stunning birds - the experience of seeing them would be such a delight. Evening or morning! Bonus, is the images, which were fabulous. Bonus, bonus, was the morning delight with them.

Your enthusiasm and positivity is inspirational. Love the idea of wowness. You are right, knowledge is partial and learning is a relational achievement.

What an amazing location, such a great experience for you and your images are absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing.

Persistence! I understand exactly how you feel. Getting out is hard. But once you’re there, so rewarding. Thank you for this video!

the blue water makes such a nice difference, and is a perfect colour complement to the orange in the Puffin's bills

Yes, there have been times when just as I’m about to leave the forest or park, Mother Nature surprises me with either a glimpse of a wee creature or a landscape shot full of color and/or mystery. Definitely go and get out there! Lovely puffins you captured, Kim!🤩👍🏽

Lovely to see you happy and “chilled” a great video, thank you 🙏

I absolutely loved this Kim! Those puffin pics were awesome!! They are just so adorable!

New to your channel, and so glad I found it. Your perspective on just going out, and also focusing on the positive over the negative, truly spoke to me today. Yesterday, I went out to a favorite location on a rainy, overcast day hoping that the birds would all come out once the rain stopped. I patiently waited in my car for the rain to end, then milled about for a couple hours.It was dead quiet. Nothing happening at all. Although always happy to be out in nature, I was being a little pessimistic about how the day was turning out. Instead of going home, I decided to move on to a new area for a bit. I was greeted with several migrating Palm Warblers flitting about in the newly blooming Forsythia plants. It was beautiful, and I went home with a few good shots. So you’re absolutely spot on with your advice. Thank you for the efforts you put into providing quality videos such as this one. New subscriber.

Excellent video Kim, great shots and your enthusiasm, wow! Have a trip to Skomer booked for a few weeks time, hoping for good weather….. best wishes. Terry

Love this Kim. Follow your heart. So uplifting. Puffin's are so amazing how they connect with us. You are a great inspiration to me, never underestimate how you are helping us on our emotional journey too

You are just joyful and it shows in your photos.. I love how you giggled to see the puffin comeback. Puffins remind me of penguins , they have such interesting expressions . I was out yesterday on a photowalk captured two snakes a cardinal a momma gator and one of her babies 2 lizards and one grouchy old man .lol

These photographs are fabulous! My favorites from all the images I’ve watched you create! Amazingly beautiful birds and perfectly executed photography! Thanks for taking me along!

You’re right about the images through the grass. It’s like you’re just getting a glimpse of the world beyond the vail. Just a bit of mystery of what’s yet to be seen.

Really lovely images Kim! What a wonderful photographic adventure!!

Great results Kim at an interesting location....yes just getting out & see what happens as every day brings something new... thanks for sharing... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊

The only thing I learned was that you were happy for some time and forgot the struggle in life for a while. Thanks

Aw great video Kim beautiful images gorgeous wee birds, like you I like being on my own, however I do enjoy sharing experiences with like minded others / friends ❤

Isle of May for puffins..... nearly 100,000 of them! Go mid June onward for best sightings - out of burrows and puffins flying in with sandeels.

I miss the Bullers. Thanks for the proxy visit. 😊

Beautiful images Kim. Thanks for a great vlog.🙂👌

Beautiful, great shots Kim, nature is so peaceful, I wish our world was like that. they are a beautiful bird. Your thoughts and comments are inspiring as others said, you are a blessing to those that watch your channel. We are each given a gift, some open the gift, others don't, you have.

Hi Kim. I'm glad you're enthusiasm for photography has returned.. unfortunately mine hasn't. I don't know. Maybe it's just because I'm going back to the same places time after time after time! Anyway, my mobility scooter is out of action until probably Thursday of next week, so for the time being, I'm grounded anyway, so maybe by the time I'm able to get out and about again, my enthusiasm will have also returned. Wonderful images by the way! I love Puffins! Can't wait for our annual trip to Bempton Cliffs!

New to your channel absolutely love it not just because of the amazing footage and photos but also mental wellness which I also get from photography thanks

Winter hasn't quite lifted its grip here either but tomorrow is supposed to be up to 18c tomorrow so I can get out and get some work done in the garden! I was also out Friday for a few hours with my camera taking some photos of the beautiful tulips here and just chatting with people. That area with the puffins looks spectacular! I need to visit the UK again.

The first pair were adorable. Well done Kym, colors really poped also. Thank you!

Beautifully done! You are so lucky, I doubt that I will get to see puffins in my lifetime. Your storytelling and images are wonderful. I’m still new and learning nature photography, so thank you for including your exposure settings too. The way you compose is beautiful. It is pure joy to be alone with your subjects! Always go out! You may see something different from your target subject, but you will see something!

Right place right time - great call, great images, great video.👍👍😊😊

I've often photographed the puffins at this very location first thing in the morning. And as you say, this is when nobody is about.

Yes!! Nature always delivers! As you know that also goes for weather. Beautiful shots!! I also thought the shots through the grasses works soooo well 😍👍

OMG I love this video,if only we had these beautiful cliffs & puffins in my area!Thank u for sharing this amazing video!

As with all photography, there is going to be an element of luck involved. We go to a nature reserve in Essex quite a lot and usually see a Kestrel flying around, but had yet to get a decent photo of it. Last week I was walking back towards the visitor centre when I looked round to see it hovering behind me, about 50ft away. I managed a couple of shots before it dived on something then flew away. I got it head on and with the sun behind me, my favourite photo so far in 2023. The only time I have seen Puffins was on a boat trip around Ramsey Island in Wales.

Great video. Inspiring as always. Puffin season is starting near me this week and I'm hoping to get out and get some time with them.

Hi Kim, Great video and photos, I may well have been that "photographer" I def spoke to you that evening, I'm so glad you completely ignored my "advice" and went out. I also went out the following morning to Fowlesheugh and also got morning Puffins even there! just shows you as you say always take what others tell you with a pinch of salt so glad I was wrong! Andy

What a wonderful experience Kim - Thanks for sharing it with us! I love the photos you got (yes, including the photos thru the grass!). And as always, thanks for the inspiration!

I'm so happy you found the puffins, I was there last weekend in the mornings but did not find any. I hope to see them in my next trip to beautiful Scotland!

Fabulous pics, well done! Love your vids

Morning Kim, wow amazing images of the puffins 🤩 from your evening there but how fab to get to see & photograph them the next morning too 🙌 so happy for you x

You had me with puffins. They are just so cute. They’re farther north from me. We sometimes get harlequin ducks down the shore, but haven’t seen them the past few years. Hasn’t gotten cold enough. Have a wonderful week Kim.

What a difference it makes, here it in your voice. Beautiful images. Thanks for sharing your experience. Photography is a good mindset, personally had a lovely day doing natural light portrait yesterday. So so enjoyable and helped my mental health 10 fold.

just wonderuful, everything, especially your emotions and respect to the nature. Love from Switzerland, Andreas

Wow! That slideshow was such a visual feast. What a way to come back from a photography slump. A valuable lesson Kim, that if we just get out into nature, nature will do the rest. Have a great week

Congratulation Kim for a wonderful video with gorgeous images and great advice. Nature is full of surprises and as you say we will only find them if we make the effort to go and seek. Well done.

Your excitement and the beautiful puffins made me smile this morning. :-) Beautiful images!

Amazing captures of the puffins, and some with great poses and almost emotions in them. Thanks for sharing, Kim.

Thanks Kim, I really enjoyed your video. I have been struggling with my 70-300 zoom lens, not getting sharp images. Your images showed me to increase ISO so that I can use a fast shutter speed. How I forgot such a basic thing I don't know but I am grateful for seeing this video. Glad you have your mojo back. I look forward to your next show.

Great video and awesome images, even brought a tear to my eye seeing those wondrous wee creatures. Loved the message - so very very true 👍💖

Thank you for your video, we go to Bempton Cliffs to see them to photograph. Yesterday went to local nature reserve fab time finally birds not seen before just went felt like it, glad we did

Great video Kim, as a wildlife photographer I can tell you that nature doesn't always deliver. But, when it does, it's always spectacular. Nature is a fantastic healer too, when I'm on locations I often get information from other photographers but often take my own parth. Discovery can be extremely rewarding in itself and you can learn more by discovering things for yourself. Thank you for the great video and I'm glad things turned out fine for you.

AH! Kim, I love checking in to hear want life lessons you discover and share back to us. This discovery that Puffins do not really care when a photographer shows up. If the camera and eye behind the camera are not present, Puffins (life) continue on. 🕊

First time I've seen your videos, Kim. And I really enjoyed it and I love your attitude. Nature always delivers - excellent. I have a phrase which is: "there's always a bird". Keep it up man. It was good stuff. Lotta fun.

So fun to watch your excitement! I dabble in wildlife photography with a 10 yr old Nikon d7100 and a Nikon 200-500 lens. A relatively cheap set-up (bought used) to use while I decide how serious I am about wildlife photography. Your video is so encouraging!

Wonderful Puffin images Kim, you have captured action and personalities.

A very motivational video. I have been a wildlife photographer for over 20 years and set my standards extremely high, so much so that I am mainly disappointed with most of my images. I have learnt in recent times to enjoy the journey rather than the destination. Best light, filling the frame, low ISO, tack sharp images etc. But in reality this doesn't often happen, so as you say, just go out and enjoy the experience. Thanks for a wonderful video.

Wow.... Those puffin pics were amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing. I loved the ones with their wings spread. They are just amazing birds. Once again, thank you.

Your smile and happiness were priceless. Precious moments. Blessings.

Absolutely stunning video and photos! Thank you for sharing a great nature experience.

Awesome images Kim, great video and dialogue , look forward to the next one.

Just so good! Tack sharp!

Fabulous video …thank you. Puffins are one of my favourite birds and your beautiful images make me more determined to try and photograph them one day. 😊

Amazing video again! And with the background sound of all those seabirds gathering in springtime. In Norwegian puffins are called "sea parrots". Looking at these images the nickname is quite understandable! You have really managed to capture the characteristics of these lovely creatures. I think my favourite is the image at 10:35. Fun to see how the birds are interacting with eachother, maybe it's some kind of mating ritual?

Stunning pictures Kim And thank you for last night's nisi filter tuition much appreciated 😊❤

Wonderful images Kim. You are so lucky to be near where they live. I live at least 5000 ks away from the north Atlantic.

Great video as usual Kim. Photographing puffins is on my bucket list. I bet you were glad you went out that morning and I'm not jealous that i wasn't there lol. Absolutely stunning image's.

🌟 🌟🌟🌟 🌟for the puffin photography

Awesome so wonderful video. Thanks for sharing

Loved the video and pics! Very inspiring 😊

I absolutely loved this! I said "wow" so many times at the beautiful Puffin videos and images. They were beautiful. It's such a joyful video and proof that nature doesn't run to a timetable ❤

Have just discovered your channel and have enjoyed what I've seen so far. I tell everyone I know or meet down here in Australia...."you never never know, if you never never go". No matter how good or how bad our experience could be, we just get out there. Life's to short not to!

These photographs of the puffins look like they should be on a gallery wall. Just a wall by themselves. Beautiful.

I also meant to say about the ‘best’ times to go places etc - due to physical issues I have to go places when I’m able much as I would love to be out every day, so it’s always in the lap of the gods or hands of nature as to what will present itself for my outdoor adventures. So the ‘best’ times to go out for my abilities is when I can manage it, I’m sure it’ll be the same for others. Your video has helped me be more okay with that aspect of my photography. Thank you 🙏

Except storm, I and my wife always get out photographing wildlife every weekend rain or shine. You just never know what you will see. We always come home with something, sometimes surprises and sometimes a bit disappointment. But enjoying nature is more than getting the shots.

Absolutely love this video its exactly how I would have thought and reacted. Adore puffins and totally agree with your philosophy on life.❤

Great images and a lovely video! I am hoping to see the Puffins on the Treshnish Isles in a couple of weeks time, which I am very excited about :)

Kim, thank you so much for sharing your fantastic images of these amazing birds. Viewing your photos have just made my day, and of course I have gladly subscribed to your channel.

I’m new to the channel and so far am loving everything.

Relaxing & Encouraging - you're right - nature never disappoints.

All of your videos are great (this is one of the best), and your images are stunning. I noticed that most (all?) of the images in this video were shot at 400mm on that 100-400 zoom. Don't be afraid to throw a 1.4x or even a 2x converter on -- it'll extend your far reach while still giving you considerable room to pull back if you need to. And while it's true that either one will change that f/5.6 to an f/8, you'll find it's still very, very workable. Glad to see you shooting wildlife. Lots of fun that. Glad you didn't listen to that "expert." ;-). And your words about mentoring are spot on. Love the channel. Would love to make it to the UK someday . . .

Stunning images!

Brilliant vlog Kim 😊

I love happy mistakes… Also, I love using grass, leaves, branches to shoot through to create an even more or rather different artistic view of the main subject.

Wow Kim! Your photography is so inspiring. Such beautiful coastlines and, of course, Puffins. As an Australian I think I’d struggle to be in that cold though 😊

Some beautiful shots there ❤

Beautiful Photos Kim 😊

Great point! How many Puffins do you need. Follow one and get great poses. Surely much better than none. And best of all got the whole place to your self!

Hoooola. Muy buen vídeo. ¿En que parte de Escocia está grabado?

Beautiful video and images 💖

As always, a big thank you for being so inspirational.

great shots!

Beautiful photos!!

Nice to see you cheery again 👏👏👏

Bravo Kim absolutely enjoyed it, by all means superb, please continue with your stellar performance 😊

Hi Kim never watched your channel before but I am now a fan wonderfull photos

Puffins aside - what amazing cliffs! Great scenery as a backdrop. Great images too, makes me want to take a trip up there.