Common Gull (Larus ridibundus)

[borisbelchev_bspb]

I need you opinion about this photo ....
Camera Model Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Shooting Date/Time 5/6/2008 4:10:47 PM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/2500
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
Metering Mode Partial Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 200
Lens EF300mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Focal Length 420.0 mm
Image Size 3888x2592
Image Quality RAW
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Auto
AF Mode AI Servo AF

[Alfred Forns]

Love the feel of this image !!!!

I think I would have gone for the single bird? Spectacular bg Maybe placing the bird on the lower left corner and waiting for a full up wing pose !!! With the second bird included you need to have room for it in its entirety. If something is important enough to include you wan to include all of it !!!

Also for the second bird in the image I would have tried to make the image while they were facing each other or with some interaction. Hoping to see lots more !!!!

[borisbelchev_bspb]

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[borisbelchev_bspb]

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[Steve Canuel]

I agree with Alfred's comments on the first image. I like the second image the best. Great pose, perch, colors, and BG. I might try to lighten up the bottom half of his face just a little to minimize the shadow line from the wing.
Steve

[Fabs Forns]

My favorite is the second image, wish you had the sun behind you!

BTW, no more than 2 images per post!