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Alfred Forns
05-14-2008, 03:50 PM
From the past SanDiego IPT had numerous chances at gulls. Actually had many chances at just about everything. One location I can highly recommend. This was made at the bottom of the cliffs with the unreal reflections. Can't wait to go back !!!
Comments welcome and much appreciated
Nikon D300
200-400 VR 1.4X
f 5.6 1/200 sec
ISO 400
Av 0
Steve Maxson
05-14-2008, 04:32 PM
Very cool, Alfred. Sharp, great colors, nice pose, good composition, and good detail in the whites. Love the background.
Hillebrand Breuker
05-14-2008, 05:04 PM
Nice portrait of this great looking bird. The whites on the head seem a bit hot to me, but maybe they are not in the original file. Also I'd like to see it in a portrait crop. Sharpness is great.
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John Chardine
05-14-2008, 05:16 PM
Ah Alfred, the Heerman's Gull, a southwestern specialty. Absolutely superb portrait of this species. Did you wish for one looking up a little more?
Doug Brown
05-14-2008, 06:16 PM
I like the way you pushed the whites to the edge of the cliff, but no further. Great BG too. I even like the copyright where you put it.
Harold Davis
05-14-2008, 06:34 PM
Perfecto!! i love it. the bg is fantastic and the is just beautiful. love the detail in the eye and simplicity of the compo.
Rod Wiley
05-14-2008, 07:15 PM
Nice and sharp, like the background
Daniel Cadieux
05-14-2008, 07:40 PM
I like it as is. The whites appear very natural to me, like what you would really observe out in the field. I also like the deep red bill...all around beauty of an image!
Freddy Franzella
05-15-2008, 12:05 PM
Al not a fan of Gulls. but the detail in the bird is great! and that background really makes the bird pop!
Blake Shadle
05-15-2008, 12:51 PM
Really well done, Al! That background is outstanding! The whites look brilliant, but not overexposed, accurate to your subject. Nice comp with good negative space.
Juan Aragonés
05-15-2008, 01:45 PM
Excelent exposure Al, the BG is to die for!!! Love the asymetric composition. Buen trabajo!
Raymond Barlow
05-15-2008, 02:15 PM
beautiful image Alfred, I like to composition a lot, detail, and bg colours really compliment the subject.
Rich Ikerd
05-15-2008, 03:20 PM
Great image Al. The subtle colors of the background really highlight the gull. And a perfect composition for a two-page magazine spread!!
Ramon M. Casares
05-15-2008, 09:59 PM
Beautifull, I like specially the light and the colores as well as the BG, and sharpenss!!! Congratulations!!!
Gayle Clement
05-15-2008, 10:01 PM
Beautiful, Al with wonderful light. The reds are just perfect.
Grady Weed
05-16-2008, 07:31 PM
I'll say one thing Al, the red stands out. And that makes it for me.
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