BHG on Ice

[William Dickson]

Canon 1DX Mk2
f/4 400mm DO Mk2
f/5.6
1/2500
ISO 640

I managed this shot as the Black Headed Gull(winter plumage) flew onto the ice covered loch. I liked the pose, on this one, with the toes digging into the ice in an effort to stop.

Will

[John Mack]

The ice makes this one. Nice pose as well. Yes neat how the toes and trying to dig into the ice.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Will, very well timed for the touch down. Overall, well exposed on the whites, and I like the underwing feather detail. Did the Gull not slip backwards from the slippery ice ? :w3

[Dorian Anderson]

Highly-detailed and well-exposed view of this guy! The ice is a nice touch. I think the rear/left wing is far enough back to work even though it intersects the face. I do wish for a bit more head turn, but only a little.