Kelp Gull ( adult )

[Stu Bowie]

I liked the flight angle, and captured on the South Coast of South Africa ( south of Durban )

Canon 50D
100-400 @ 400mm
1/3200
F/5.6
ISO 400

Exp Comp +0.33
Hand Held on the beach

[Brian Barcelos]

Very good exposure and I love the three toned BG. Comp is very good and I love the dorsal view. I might try to lighten his eye a bit, other than that it's great. Congrats

[CliveTonge]

Hi Stuart,
I like the position of the gull, and the background is perfect. I am a little hesitant to suggest that the head seems a bit soft. I think I am being corrupted by the amazing photos I see here. :)
Thank you,
Clive

[denise ippolito]

Stuart, Nice flight position and details. The three layered BG is nice also.

[Dave Blinder]

Great sharp wingspan, and outstanding BG w/ the breaking waves.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the eye contact, sharpness and fly-by pose. I might give it a bit more room at the top and wish that we could see the tail better.

[David Fletcher]

very nice Stu. Like the angle too, and the bg with its layers adds perfect context. Good exposure details too. WD!

[Fabs Forns]

Axel nailed the critique, agree with him, other than that, very well done.

[Stu Bowie]

Thank you all for the kind words. Much appreciated.

[Kiran Poonacha]

I loved the angle too Brother, Nice BG too, congrats...

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a stack Kiran.