A Gull

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary, Gujarat, India
7D + 100-400 L
1/2000
ISO 400
f/5.6

[gail bisson]

I really like the satin smooth water and the light on the gull.
I feel it could use a touch of CCW rotation.
Whites look great and great low POV.
I would clone out the white spot on the bill and remove the lower catchlight,
Gail

[Sandy Witvoet]

Sweet shot! Love the velvet feel of the water!...And what I think is the reflection of the water on the gull's breast? Would also clone out the white spot on the bill. The red/orange bill really provides a great focal point here. Well balanced.

[Nick Palmieri]

Nice shot. Composition is nice, I like the water. Exposure looks good.

[Dennis Zaebst]

Good exposure and control of whites. Agree with the slight CCW rotation. I don't see a second catch light, but my eyes may not resolve it at this image size. I do see what looks like a small elongated streak. Didn't even notice it before Gail mentioned it. Also agree on the white spot on beak. Very nice image overall.

[Robert Holguin]

Wonderful shot.
Very nice soft light, great pose, great shooting angle, and I really like the soft texture of the water.
Well done.

[Satish Ranadive]

Sanjeev:
Magnificent image with nice exposure.Love the details in whites,reflection of lights on gull and blue water.

Regards,
Satish.

[Grace Scalzo]

I'm such a fan of gulls, and this is beautiful. What species of gull is it? (Black headed?) I like that it's not level as he's on a little wave. Would remove the spot on his bill, and there's a white blob on the right side of the frame.
The simple colors of this image allow the viewer to enjoy the red bill.