Belcher's Gull

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Captured this image at a coastal fisherman's harbor in Lima, Peru this past June on an overcast morning. We had gone to this location in hopes of finding the Inca Tern and there were plenty. Also we found quite a few other shore bird species including this Belcher's Gull, also known as a Band-tailed Gull. C&C welcome.


D4s, Nikon 500mm, 1/2500s, F 5.6, ISO 2000, Monopod.


Geoffrey

[Grace Scalzo]

Quite nice, with the muted background, the red Pops right out and draws my attention. I might consider adding a few points of brightness just to liven it up a touch.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the soft light, eye clarity, complimentary BG and composition. Nice image Geoffrey.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Geoff, interesting detail on this fellow, and with the overcast weather, you certainly nailed the overall exposure. Love the three tone beak, and the droplet adds interest.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Perfect composition, excellent details. The overcast light worked in your favour, really nice even lighting. I love that bill! Well done.

[William Dickson]

Very nice Geoffrey. Lovely detail,esp on the head. You controlled the whites well Good work

Will

[Karl Egressy]

Striking looking Gull, excellent portrait.

[Bill Dix]

Very nice portrait of this handsome fellow. He was most cooperative, and you took good advantage. The light was indeed dim and still a bit foggy, which helped with the black and white birds. Maybe just the tiniest add'l brightening, and a touch of selective sharpening on the bill?

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks everyone and on your suggestions of lightening a bit Grace and Bill, here's a repost also with a touch of selective sharpening on the bill.

Geoffrey

[Bill Dix]

All looks good to me.

[Arthur Morris]

Whoa, a beautiful bird and a fine photograph.

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[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks Artie. We had quite a nice quality of overcast light to work with.

Geoffrey

[Arthur Morris]

YAW Geoffrey. Long live the clouds!

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