First Winter Herring Gull

[Mike Landwehr]

While I struggle a bit with my identification of some of the shore birds, I believe that this is a herring gull in its first winter. I'd appreciate a correction if I'm in error on the ID. I captured this image at Little Estero Lagoon last February, as the gull checked out the remains of a fish in the shallow surf. All C & C appreciated.

Canon 7D
70-200 2.8 II lens at 185 mm
1/1000 @ f/4
ISO 640
Hand held

[PhilCook]

Liking the subtle color in this, nicely placed in the frame I think and sharp detail, clear eye too, raised legs adds life and interest as does the well used fish

[Nick Palmieri]

Nice clean simple image. Love the low angle you captured him. Looks sharp and exposed well.

[John Cooper]

Well captured Mike - Lovely sharp image and the raised foot & food in the gull's bill adds lots of interest to this composition.

[Satish Ranadive]

Mike:
Excellent image.Very nice low angle.
Love the colors,details,raised foot, interesting fish and dripping water from it.

Regards,
Satish.

[David Salem]

Nice detail and exposure on this shot. The raised foot and the fish in the mouth adds to the pic. Maybe a touch more saturation to the color? Well done.