Pacific Gull (Larus pacificus)

[Charlie Schwencke]

Got the chance to have a go at some waders on Saturday along the beach, tide was not favorable or the time but when you only have a very small leave pass you take what you can get.

I used Matt Jones idea with the boogie board seemed to work well so will give it a go at my local swamp over the weekend.

Name: Pacific Gull (Larus pacificus)
Location:Warrnambool, VIC 16/02/2013
Gear: Pentax K-30 and Sigma 150-500mm @ F6.3 1/1250 ISO400, 500mm, +0.7ev Tripod fold flat on Boogie Board.
PP:ACR/CS5, shadows, Levels, selective colour, resize and sharpen for web FF.

All comments welcome.

[PhilCook]

Nice one Charlie, the exposure on the hard whites is handled well and i do like the powder blue backdrop, particularly with a hint of wave action, composed in the frame well and nice head turn as well....I really dont see much to improve upon, nicely done.

[Shawn Zierman]

That is the most massive bill I've ever seen on a gull...wicked!
Beautiful bird, well captured. I like the low angle shooting perspective.
I could see another version with just a few of the darker pebbles/beach debris removed...but minor stuff.
Also wondering if f8 would have extended critical focus enough to cover the feet, which appear to fall
just outside the zone. I like the bg foam/waves in the water...added some nice texture.

[Satish Ranadive]

Beautiful image of gull with thick bill. Very nice colors,details,low angle and backdrop.Lights looks harsh,but handled very well.
Love the bill color and eye.Nice composition too.

Regards,
Satish.