Ring-billed Gull

[denise ippolito]

Canon 5D
500 +1.4
ISO 200
1/3200 sec. at f/6.3
Tripod low to ground

Shot on the same day as previous posts-that's why the 200 ISO
I was shooting ducks in the pond when he came in

Is the wing position acceptable?
Are the shadows unacceptable?
Should I burn the rim of the wing, even though it isn't showing up hot on LR2?
Thanks in advance.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the details and his carry-on. The shutter speed is perfectly fine. The wing position of the far wing is not ideal but since there is no head/wing overlap I don't mind it. I might remove the sheen from the mussel.

[denise ippolito]

Axel, I didn't even think about that-thanks will do!

[Nate Chappell]

Lovely shot Denise, I like your comp and the mussel adds a lot to it, the shadows aren't dark enough to bother me.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice one Denise. I suppose the far wing could have a better position, but as is I like the swooping shape of it. The mussel is a nice plus :-)