Another High Key Gull

[Joe Senzatimore]

Just practicing some flight shots at the frozen duck pond. Much of the pond is frozen over , so the ducks have gone to another spot to feed.
I liked this as I felt the shadow added some depth and dimension to the image. Don't think it would work without it.
800ISO
F5.6 at 1/5000th
Cropped a bit for composition

[Karl Egressy]

Excellent high key presentation. Love the shadow on the snow.

[Marina Scarr]

This image surprised me, Joe. I didn't expect much from the thumbnail, but I really like the feel of this one. The shadow works well to give us a sense of place. I love the white on white. I would go a little more pano.

[gail bisson]

Hi Joe,
I would definitely go as a pano here.
I wonder if there is any way to make the tip of the bill more evident by decreasing the brightness of the tip.
The shadow adds a nice sense of depth.
A good solid image,
Gail

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

I agree about the shadow but I would leave less room on top and more on bottom if you have the canvas. This works pretty good as a HK, and indeed the bird is beautiful .

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Nice high key presentation, Joe. Perfect flight angle and just love the shadow.