Bonaparte's Gull

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken last month at a local marina. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 1D MK IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 500
f 6.3
1/4000s
Handheld

[Shawn Zierman]

Very nice sharp flight shot of this species. The slight topside view shows off the whole bird nicely. Breeding plumage is pretty. Strong light quality handled well in regards to exposure. Tiny smudge towards the left edge of the frame/center of the frame that could be removed...

[Jim Crosswell]

Very nice sharp flight shot of this species. The slight topside view shows off the whole bird nicely. Breeding plumage is pretty. Strong light quality handled well in regards to exposure. Tiny smudge towards the left edge of the frame/center of the frame that could be removed...

Thanks for the kind words Shawn. Here is a repost with the spot removed.

[dankearl]

Nice exposure and pose, Jim and excellent eye contact...

[Joseph Przybyla]

Nice image Jim, looks good to me. Thank you for posting.

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Jim cool flying shot of this gull species , nicely framed and good overall tones . Nice detail and sharpness . I might watch the halo along edge of wing/tail feathers .
The colors do look a bit cool overall .... but you were there .

TFS Andreas

[William Dickson]

Lovely colours Jim, great details and I like the pose. Good work

Will

[Arthur Morris]

Love everything here but the bird looking away from us to its right.... SH and EXP perfect.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

If it were giving you a better HA it would rock big time. Still lovely as presented.
Great pose, I love the tail spread.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, I like the diagonal flight pose, and you nailed the exposure.

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments and suggestions.