Western Gull

[Dan Brown]

Adult winter Western Gull shot a few months ago. Heavy crop in ACR, QM'ed out a few problem gull parts in the BG, selectively sharpened with Nik Sharpener pro. C&C welcome.

Handheld
Camera Model: NIKON D200
Shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
Aperture: 5.3
Exposure mode: Manual
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 400
Lens: 80 to 400mm
Focal length: 250mm

[Gus Cobos]

A sweet image Dan,
I like the sharp details, sharp eye and good head angle...the color rendition is very good and the gray background compliments the gull making it stand out...good show...:cool:

[Alfred Forns]

I like seeing the top side of the gulls Sure look good !!! Would like to see the far wing a little higher Do like the sharpness and exp Excellent image !!!

[denise ippolito]

Dan, Realy nice flight shot-I like the wing details and nice eye!

[Nonda Surratt]

Really nice details Dan! Agree with Alfred on the off side wing

[Katie Rupp]

Hi Dan, this has an intimate feel to it and with the good HA and BG, detail, it is a winner.

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Lots of details Dan.Whites looks good, and great background.