Bonaparte’s Gull

Attachment 127854

Bonaparte’s Gull—Indianola, WA.
Canon 5DMKIII
300/2.8 II + 2X TC
1/800 sec, f/8, ISO 400

Bonnie, This is a pleasing image of this good looking individual. I feel as if there is a bit too much empty space on the right side and there is some evidence of processing in the upper right corner.

Thanks, Grace! Oops! :w3 I took a line out at the last minute and was a little hasty in posting!

What a handsome Bonaparte's that you have exposed so nicely. Yes to a bit of trim on the right. Perfect pose and head turn towards you.

I love this species! Perfect HA as pointed out. I'm OK with the comp, but there is a very faint reflection in the upper part of the eye that I would enhance to give it more "life".

A bit more life in the eye and you've got yourself one fine image Bonnie! I might clone out the stick submerged in the water just in front of the bird.

Magnificent image,nice lights and composition.I like the nice low angle.

Regards,
Satish.

Elegant image, exposed just right, love the BG.