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    Terry Olmsted
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    Default Gull landing on the Skagit Tide Flats

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    I think this is a Herring Gull, but not sure. Although a very common bird, I liked the morning light and setting.

    8/13/07 08:30A Canon XTi, 400mm f5.6L USM 1/2500s f5.6 ISO 400

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    Moving well to your right for the proper light angle would have been a great move for several reasons. You would have had a much cleaner water background and the bird's head would not have been partially hidden by the raised wing.

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    Axel Hildebrandt
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    The look back and raised wings are nice, but I have to agree that a POV further to the right would have improved the composition.

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    Fabs Forns
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    Hi Terry,

    Nice wing stretch and catch light. Further right, as mentioned, would have worked even better.

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    Terry Olmsted
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    Thanks very much for the suggestions! Water wings may be required, but I'll try :)
    Terry

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