Splash into Autumn

[William Dickson]

Canon 1DX
f/4 500mm with 1.4
f/8
1/2500
ISO 640

One from the weekend, whilst the grandchildren were feeding the ducks, I was photographing the Black Headed Gulls (again). I got decent light as the sun was going down under the trees causing a reflection of Autumn colours. This is a juve in winter plumage. Common birds around this area, but they give you some great action to capture.

Will

[annmpacheco]

I like this splash Will and the sharp gull against the colored water really gives your image a "wow".

[John Mack]

Very nice splash. Timing was perfect. Details look good and i like the rippled reflection.

[David Roach]

Killer water, splash, reflection and subject. Only wish the head was better separated from the wing.

[Joseph Przybyla]

I too like the splash, well captured. Detail and exposure on the bird look good. Nice complimentary background. Thank you for sharing, Will.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Will, excellent timing for the 'splash' down, and the IQ on those splashes rock. Good DOF and sharpness on the Gull, and I like how it is 'sunken' below the splashes. I really like this - well captured

[William Dickson]

Thanks for that guys, much appreciated

Will

[Arthur Morris]

Love the big splash on our left. Wish only for a bit more light on the face. Technically correct is first winter plumage.

with love, artei