Landing

[joel quenneville]

When I went to my local "duck spot" last weekend, I found that these ring billed gulls had taken over. I had a great time however as there was plenty of action and I got a chance to practice my flight skills. I suspect they were in their breeding plumage as the red lining of their mouths and the contours to their eyes were unusually bright.

I cloned out a bird in the LRC and had to add the end of the right wing in PS. This is the first time I have attempted to recreate a wing so please tell me what you think of the PS job. Any tips on how to improve are appreciated.

1/2000
f/8
ISO 400
Sigma 120-300 + 1.4x TC @ 420mm
Nikon D300
Manual Exposure

[Axel Hildebrandt]

This looks great. I like the pose, eye contact and BG and would only sharpen the bird a bit more. The reconstructed wing looks good to me.

[Wheeler McDougal Jr.]

Since I can't tell how much you added it must be good. Like the shot alot. Keep it up.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

You did well Joël with the adding and subtracting there! ;) Nice pose and the lighting is great.

[Kobus Tollig]

Great exposure comp and light. Good shot well done