Heerman's Gull

[Aidan Briggs]

Hi all,

I have not been participating much lately as we were having computer problems. Anyway here is one from yesterday morning in Morro Bay

400D, 100-400 at 300
1/400, f/5.6, ISO 400
Almost full frame

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the serene mood and monochromatic feel and would be tempted to lighten the eye a bit. Maybe a bit more space all around?

[Doug Brown]

Nice low angle. Agree with Axel's suggestions regarding the crop and the eye.

[Arthur Morris]

The two guys above stole my critique. I will be out there in two weeks. Where exactly was this image made?

[Aidan Briggs]

Thanks for the comments everyone. Artie, this image was made on the main beach, next to Morro Rock. Not a whole lot of activity, but plenty of gulls, plus a few godwits, curlews and one whimbrel.

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks Aiden. Can you reach the main beach from the road? I was there once a zillion years ago and do not remember any beach...

[Aidan Briggs]

Hi Artie. Yes you can reach the main beach (I believe it is called strand beach) from the road. Follow the Embarcadero until it becomes Coleman Drive, which ends at a parking lot right next to the beach at the base of Morro Rock.