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Published: 2013-01-19 01:32:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 340; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 0
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Description This ring-billed gull was on a Sanibel Island beach in the pre-sunset light. I did no post-processing because he (or she) was clearly as handsome as could be already.
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Comments: 21

AriCaFoix [2013-02-08 19:50:40 +0000 UTC]

Whoa!! Great photo! This gull was caught with a wonderfull light. So calm, I like how its feet get lost on the water. Beautiful photo. I would only suggest to decenter the subject on the next time
Congrats

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Pinedrop In reply to AriCaFoix [2013-02-08 20:38:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! And I agree about decentering. I just wasn't getting sharp shots when I moved the frame... need to work on that.

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AriCaFoix In reply to Pinedrop [2013-02-08 23:03:00 +0000 UTC]

Which lens do you used for this photo? Maybe it's a matter of the optics.

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Pinedrop In reply to AriCaFoix [2013-02-09 00:55:47 +0000 UTC]

More likely it's me not knowing how to use the various focusing methods on my camera. But the lens is a Nikkor 300mm prime.

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fineartbyandrewdavid [2013-02-04 23:34:13 +0000 UTC]

superb

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Pinedrop In reply to fineartbyandrewdavid [2013-02-05 01:13:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Who'd have thought a gull could be so good-looking?

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fineartbyandrewdavid In reply to Pinedrop [2013-02-06 01:11:10 +0000 UTC]

you're most welcome
we get seagulls where i live

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StubFarlow [2013-01-27 22:30:37 +0000 UTC]

It is indeed an exceedingly well composed, soft, and relaxing photo, Tris, but what if this bird can read? How will he feel when he sees you're not a gull fan? That he's "just" a gull? And yet you not only photographed him but posted him as well! I know that would certainly be confusing for me, and I daresay I have more brains than this guy.

But look at his shadow and how perfectly the ocean is stopped in time! Nice.

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Pinedrop In reply to StubFarlow [2013-02-01 14:51:13 +0000 UTC]

Well, it wasn't meant so much as a disparagement on gulls but a recognition that most people are not interested in gull shots. However, I wouldn't have posted it if I didn't find him/her a worthy subject.

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XanaduPhotography [2013-01-22 21:54:38 +0000 UTC]

Amazing combination of sun and sea foam.

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Pinedrop In reply to XanaduPhotography [2013-01-23 11:23:26 +0000 UTC]

I know, somehow I snapped it at the right moment... pure accident.

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XanaduPhotography In reply to Pinedrop [2013-01-29 20:55:43 +0000 UTC]

I am glad you did

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LAlight [2013-01-21 23:57:12 +0000 UTC]

Great detail, Tris! Not typically a fan of gulls, but you've made this one look very appealing.

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Pinedrop In reply to LAlight [2013-01-22 00:59:48 +0000 UTC]

I'm not a fan either. I only snapped his pic because he kept wandering towards me. Seemed a friendly sort.

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LadyAliceofOz [2013-01-19 20:52:09 +0000 UTC]

gotta love them sky rats! Great capture Tris!

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Pinedrop In reply to LadyAliceofOz [2013-01-20 00:19:56 +0000 UTC]

You should have been here to whisper to him, Alice.

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LadyAliceofOz In reply to Pinedrop [2013-01-22 04:02:13 +0000 UTC]

I do seem to have an effect on them!

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barcon53 [2013-01-19 14:19:45 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful capture! The light and focus couldn't be better.

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Pinedrop In reply to barcon53 [2013-01-20 00:18:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Barbara! I decided that though he was "just" a gull, he looked too ravishing not to post.

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barcon53 In reply to Pinedrop [2013-01-20 12:20:19 +0000 UTC]

I agree! I don't usually enjoy gull pics, but this one is just too pretty to pass by.

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TerribleTer [2013-01-19 02:09:54 +0000 UTC]

Very handsome indeed, and the lighting is just right.

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