"Laughing Gulls in breeding plumage feature velvety, jet black hoods, white eye crescents, and wine-red bills" Arthur Morris, introduction to the original The Art Of Bird Photography discussing why photograph birds and the beauty of birds. Image captured at Lake Mirror in Lakeland, Florida. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.
Nikon D7000
Nikon 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VRII AF-S ED image captured at 400mm
1/2000 F/5.6 Matrix Metering EV -1 ISO 160 AWB, camera supported by a monopod
Post processed in Lightroom Classic CC, Photoshop CC 2018 and Neat Image for noise reduction
Cropped for composition and presentation
10-07-2018, 09:34 AM
Arthur Morris
Thanks for the quote. The image is perfectly executed. Love those eye crescents.
with love, artie
10-07-2018, 11:04 AM
annmpacheco
Couldn't be better Joe! Although it did make me smile not "laugh"! just excellent exposure and detail.
10-07-2018, 06:35 PM
John Mack
Great portrait here. Great background and a nice composition as well. Well done.
10-07-2018, 07:46 PM
Walker Noe
Wonderful exposure here, details look fine on a sweet gull.
10-08-2018, 01:25 PM
Stu Bowie
Hi Joe, excellent exposure all round, and love the detail on the eyes.
10-09-2018, 08:03 AM
Joseph Przybyla
Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.