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    Canon 5D Mk3
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    My favourite Gull, shown here in breeding plumage. Although named Black Headed Gull, the head is a chocolate brown colour, which turns white in winter.

    Thanks for looking.

    Will

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    A lovely, serene shot of a beautiful gull. Nice angle, beautiful bg. Good detail in the whites. I'd be tempted to clean up a few multiple catchlights in the eye.

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    Whites are well exposed, I would suggest a tad more sharpening on the head area. Overall a very pleasing image.

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    Nice low angle with a smooth BG. Well exposed and composed. Since the BG is already so clean I would go ahead and clean up the smudges above the tail.

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    Hi Will, yes to a great low perspective here, and I like the soft light. You certainly nailed the exposure on the fellow. Well captured.

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    Thanks for the views and comments, much appreciated

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    Lovely shot Will the exposure is just about perfect, you really have caught some great details in the plumage.

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    Lovely low angle shot of a great looking Gull, Will.

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    Hi William, would echo Dan's feedback, the low POV really makes it for me, time to breakout those waders and tripod!

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