Black-legged Kittiwakes, Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska – Image 2571

Black-legged kittiwakes by the thousands nest on the steep cliffs next to glaciers throughout the park. I shot this photo from my kayak. I find it very difficult to shoot from a kayak while paddling by myself. When I am paddling, I usually need to shoot and visa-versa when I am shooting I usually need to be paddling to maintain my position. I always try to shoot from a kayak with an assistant in the rear seat which frees me up to shoot and not to worry about paddling. This image illustrates the month of October in my Southeast Alaska 2009 Calendar. Nikon F5, Lens: 300mm f/4 Nikkor , Film 35mm Velvia slide film-Mark Kelley