Theme Clam Gull

[Moe Richard]

This is an oldie taken in 2005 with a D2X.
I believe it is a Glaucaus Winged Gull as these are most common in my area.
I removed the aqua cast in the second image. It was not apparent until I posted it on the site.

Iso-400, 500 mm F4, F8, 2000th, tripod, D2X, 90% full frame, reprocessed for the first time since 2005 with new tools.
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[kevin Hice]

Nice image Moe. I don't know that I would have noticed the cast if you hadn't mentioned it. Some noise in the background,what I really like or stands out is capture of the oyster. Some eye work lighten up the iris and the image would even pop more. TFS

[Dorian Anderson]

Shell is nice, and the color cast is a non-issue. The problems arise with low IQ and background noise. The bird is also really cramped in the current crop, so I'd give hime room to room to breathe.

[John Mack]

Fits the theme perfectly. Background is great. Agree with some more room around the bird.

[annmpacheco]

I like the clam gull and nice repost without the cast. Clam should get extra credit for being such a great looking clam!

[Paul Burdett]

Shell is nice, and the color cast is a non-issue. The problems arise with low IQ and background noise.

Dorain: Could you elaborate on the low IQ? it looks good to me. Cheers.

[Moe Richard]

Here is a repost. What I forgot to mention in first post was use of 1.4 extender which could affect IQ. Second image has removed aqua cast and additional noise reduction on BG.
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