Kelp Gull ( adult )

I liked the flight angle, and captured on the South Coast of South Africa ( south of Durban )

Canon 50D
100-400 @ 400mm
1/3200
F/5.6
ISO 400

Exp Comp +0.33
Hand Held on the beach

Very good exposure and I love the three toned BG. Comp is very good and I love the dorsal view. I might try to lighten his eye a bit, other than that it's great. Congrats

Hi Stuart,
I like the position of the gull, and the background is perfect. I am a little hesitant to suggest that the head seems a bit soft. I think I am being corrupted by the amazing photos I see here. :)
Thank you,
Clive

Stuart, Nice flight position and details. The three layered BG is nice also.

Great sharp wingspan, and outstanding BG w/ the breaking waves.

I like the eye contact, sharpness and fly-by pose. I might give it a bit more room at the top and wish that we could see the tail better.

very nice Stu. Like the angle too, and the bg with its layers adds perfect context. Good exposure details too. WD!

Axel nailed the critique, agree with him, other than that, very well done.

Thank you all for the kind words. Much appreciated.

I loved the angle too Brother, Nice BG too, congrats...

Thanks a stack Kiran.