Gull Portrait

[Alfred Forns]

From the past SanDiego IPT had numerous chances at gulls. Actually had many chances at just about everything. One location I can highly recommend. This was made at the bottom of the cliffs with the unreal reflections. Can't wait to go back !!!

Comments welcome and much appreciated


Nikon D300
200-400 VR 1.4X
f 5.6 1/200 sec
ISO 400
Av 0

[Steve Maxson]

Very cool, Alfred. Sharp, great colors, nice pose, good composition, and good detail in the whites. Love the background.

[Hillebrand Breuker]

Nice portrait of this great looking bird. The whites on the head seem a bit hot to me, but maybe they are not in the original file. Also I'd like to see it in a portrait crop. Sharpness is great.

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Hillebrand

[John Chardine]

Ah Alfred, the Heerman's Gull, a southwestern specialty. Absolutely superb portrait of this species. Did you wish for one looking up a little more?

[Doug Brown]

I like the way you pushed the whites to the edge of the cliff, but no further. Great BG too. I even like the copyright where you put it.

[Harold Davis]

Perfecto!! i love it. the bg is fantastic and the is just beautiful. love the detail in the eye and simplicity of the compo.

[Rod Wiley]

Nice and sharp, like the background

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like it as is. The whites appear very natural to me, like what you would really observe out in the field. I also like the deep red bill...all around beauty of an image!

[Freddy Franzella]

Al not a fan of Gulls. but the detail in the bird is great! and that background really makes the bird pop!

[Blake Shadle]

Really well done, Al! That background is outstanding! The whites look brilliant, but not overexposed, accurate to your subject. Nice comp with good negative space.

[Juan Aragonés]

Excelent exposure Al, the BG is to die for!!! Love the asymetric composition. Buen trabajo!

[Raymond Barlow]

beautiful image Alfred, I like to composition a lot, detail, and bg colours really compliment the subject.

[Rich Ikerd]

Great image Al. The subtle colors of the background really highlight the gull. And a perfect composition for a two-page magazine spread!!

[Ramon M. Casares]

Beautifull, I like specially the light and the colores as well as the BG, and sharpenss!!! Congratulations!!!

[Gayle Clement]

Beautiful, Al with wonderful light. The reds are just perfect.

[Grady Weed]

I'll say one thing Al, the red stands out. And that makes it for me.