Skomer Island is one of the most remarkable places in the UK to observe Atlantic puffins, with thousands returning to its shores during the breeding season. This closeup portrait captures one of these distinctive seabirds in detail, from its striking orange beak to the fine textures of its black and white plumage.

I chose a close composition to bring attention to the features that make puffins so recognisable. Without the wider coastal landscape, the focus shifts entirely to the bird itself, revealing details that can easily be overlooked when watching them from a distance.

Skomer offers a particularly special opportunity to photograph these birds in their natural environment. Seeing puffins here in such numbers is an experience in itself, but being able to observe an individual so closely offers a different perspective on one of Britain’s most distinctive seabirds.