Laughing Gull (first year)

[Joseph Przybyla]

I captured this image of a first year Laughing Gull at Lake Mirror in Lakeland, Florida.

Nikon D7000
Nikon 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VRII AF-S ED shot at 260mm (390mm FFE)
1/1250 F/5.6 Matrix Metering 0 EV ISO 250 AWB, camera supported by a monopod
Post processed in Lightroom 6 and Photoshop Elements 10
Cropped for composition and presentation

[keith mitchell]

Joe these portraits of yours show some lovely soft feather detail, do like the preening pose.

Keith.

[Adhika Lie]

I love the pastel color on this one and the peeking eye. Lovely detail on the feather as well! :)

[Satish Ranadive]

Spectacular portrait with nice details.


Regards,
Satish.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.