Herring Gull

[Jim Crosswell]

This was another grab shot while waiting for the Kingfisher on Monday. The Gull was feeding on a dead Muskie that had washed up on shore then took a break on my neighbours rock. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 1D MK IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 800
f9
1/640s
Tripod
Manual Mode

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, good feather detail showing up here, and good DOF too. Just enough rock perch to not overpower the FG, and the gull is nicely separated from the water BG.

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks for the feedback Stuart.

[gail bisson]

Hi Jim,
Isn't it too bad that plain ol' seagull pics get neglected?!
Good solid image.
IQ and exposure and head turn are excellent.
Gail

[Jim Crosswell]

Hi Jim,
Isn't it too bad that plain ol' seagull pics get neglected?!
Good solid image.
IQ and exposure and head turn are excellent.
Gail

Thanks Gail for your comment and observations. I wasn't even going to bother taking a couple of shots of this Gull but decided it might be worth it. I was glad I did.

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Jim - nice detail in the whites and the comp works well. He looks angry to me.

TFS,
Rachel