Ivory Gull no. 3

[John Chardine]

A fully-body portrait of this great bird from Sambro, Nova Scotia, is offered. I like the various colours of white rendered by different levels of shadow and reflection of the setting sun.

Comments appreciated of course.

Canon EOS 50D, 70-200 f4 IS @ 135 mm
capture date: Monday, 26 January, 2009 4:47 PM
exposure program: Aperture Priority
ISO speed: 400
shutter speed: 1/800
aperture: f5.6
exposure bias: +0.3
metering: Pattern
flash: OFF

[Jim Fenton]

I like everything about this John...and the light is absolutely spectacular.

[bill kominsky]

You can never do anything wrong as far as I'm concerned John and agree with all of the above.

[Steve Maxson]

I agree with Jim - the light and the subtle colors are spectacular. My only wish would be for a little more room at the bottom.

[Philip Pietri]

White birds are my nemesis! Brilliant job exposing him and the light is breath-taking. I'm usually not a fan of boxy crops and with that said I think a little more canvas on the bottom wouldn't have heart. Beautiful image.

[Maxis Gamez]

What a lovely dynamic range of colors and smooth light. Excellent eye contact and head turn. I would love to see a little more room at the bottom.

I can't wait to put my hands on a 50D!

Thanks!

[Steve Canuel]

Very nice. The pastels of this image go together very well. The fine detail in the body/wings make him seem like he's glowing from within.

[ldelacruz]

Way to get close! I agree with a little more room at the bottom.

[James Salywoda]

Beautiful look back pose excellent light and background wonderful shot.

[John Chardine]

Many thanks for all the great comments and compliments. I'll have to bring in the lower part of another image to give more room at the bottom, which I agree the image needs. I'll try that.