Gulls at high tide

[Jonathan Ashton]

Canon 7D Canon 500mm f4 L IS & 1.4TC Mk1 ISO 400 1/320 sec f20
I took this image whilst photographing the large flocks of waders. I thought it was just a bit different, I am interested to read your comments favourable or otherwise. The gull in flight top right was there, I didn't put it there!

[Jack Breakfast]

I think this is terrific. I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I take pictures like this a lot and enjoy this kind of thing quite a bit! Love those gulls! Nice illustrative quality to this one, and I like the inclusion of the sky.

[PhilCook]

Liking how the water seems to be looming up about to engulf the photographer....tsunami warning !

Nice satin texture on the water and blue is nice too, and yes to the one flying gull to add a little more interest

[Nick Palmieri]

I think it works. I like the low angle you captured and the blue water.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Jon,
Did you do anything to the sky? It looks a bit odd/abrupt to me but it could be the angle you were shooting at. For me, I think I would tone down the whites a few points and I do like the unique look to this. I'm in big favor of edge clean up....if so inclined....but be judicious as it may look "too clean".

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Jonathan -

I think this is a different, yet intriguing, shot. I like it!

The flying gull certainly adds to the image. I think in the foreground, I would remove the three guys on the left (crop or clone). They seem to be just enough out of focus to make them have to go, IMO.

Miguel

[Satish Ranadive]

Jonathan:
Certainly different and beautiful image you have got.
Love the frame,lovely blue water and nice low angle.Gull in flight adds to the beauty of image and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thanks for the feedback everyone, it is a straight shot apart from a small crop on the base.