Mating Gulls at 1200 pixels :-)

[Don Lacy]

Just had to try out the new posting guidelines so I quickly processed this image from Ft Desoto last year that I have been meaning to get around to. Cannot wait to post some landscape images they are really going to benefit from the new sizes especially the 400 kb limit. Thank you James

1D MKIII, 500 f/4, 1/1600 at f/5, Aperture Priority, Evaluative Metered at +2, ISO 640, Tripod,

[Troy Lim]

Such a sweet image. very nice. I would consider cloning out of the dark spot on the left 1/3 of the bottom frame.

[Michael Rominger Jr]

Interesting dynamic you captured here and I like the unique angle Don. Beautiful birds. Exposure looks spot on. Like the DOF. The FG doesn't bother me. Like the subtle ocean color in the BG too!

[David Salem]

Very nice.. I like the pose of both birds and the males mouth open with the red lipstick looks awesome. Techs are perfect! Great work.

[christopher galeski]

good capture,like the pose,sharp heads.thanks.

[Mike Veltri]

Great capture, you must have been thrilled being in the right spot at the right time.

[PhilCook]

What an opportunity, and so nicely captured as well, all very clear and bright but not blown out, nice work on the exposure Don

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the low angle, sharpness, BG and moment. Very well done Don!

[Lyle Gruby]

Agree with above, special encounter with a beautiful BG. Good work with the highlights.

[Marina Scarr]

Super behavior captured here, Don. Nice soft details in the feathers and I really like how the reds just pop. My fav part of this image is how the female is looking straight up at her mate.

[Karl Egressy]

Excellent action shot, Don. Looks good with the new size.

[Frank Schauf]

Excellent shot with very nice soft background.