Just a seagull

[Desmond Chan]

I guess I have not posted any bird shot for a while...

D700 105f2.8 VR micro nikkor hand-held. ISO 400 f4.5 1/1600s. All natural light, manual exposure mode as usual.

Cropped for composition purpose. Improved the shadow areas.

It was flying low.

C&C welcome !

[Lance Peters]

Hi Desmond - like the translucent feathers - love the wingspread and the fanned out tail- good details and the exposure looks good, sharp to boot.
Good show :)

[Gus Cobos]

I like the capture angle Desmond. The under wing feather details are sharp and clear...well done...:cool:

[Nick Palmieri]

Hand held, bright sky yet you maintained sharp focus, good exposure and interesting angles! I like it a lot.

[Bill Dix]

Desmond, Lovely range of translucency in the wings. Nicely done.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Desmond!
Awesome capture - what else to say!
Best,
Nicki

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Looks good, maybe a tad dark, - well done, nice BIF.

[Desmond Chan]

Thanks for the comments, everyone !!

[Gail Spitler]

Desmond - Love the detail and the overall composition. It is an image that invites long looks to see all there is too see.
Well done
Gail