Ring-billed Gull

[WIlliam Maroldo]

SonyA700~Sony70-400G@180mm~ISO1000~F5.6~1/2500 sec~manual exposure~12-22-2009~ flood control reservoir,Houston, Texas~CS4
Overcast!!!
comments and critique welcomed. regards~Bill

[Nonda Surratt]

Neato Bill! Certainly sharp and a fun pose. Nothing you can control, overcast, so the water isn't real perty (esthetically pleasing that is, techs are super) .:D

[Anita Rakestraw]

I like the position you caught, Bill, and the composition. The overcast conditions helped with getting a good exposure. The water drops are a plus. I might increase contrast and sharpness ever so slightly.

[Lance Peters]

Hi Bill - love the pose - tack sharp, good HA - Bonus water droplets.
Agree with the comment above increasing the contrast just a tad.
Good show :)

[Gus Cobos]

Super capture Bill,
I like that flight angle, you have good details an sharp eye and a good head angle...I second my vote for a slight contrast boost...looking forward to your next one...:cool:

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Bill, you nailed this one, solid exposure techs. Like it as presented but might play with contrast to compensate for overcast.

Great eye and fast on the shutter my friend.

[Richard Waas]

Bill, fabulous capture..... Agree on the contrast, other than that simply great!! Congrats.....

[WIlliam Maroldo]

Thanks guys for the feedback!! As far as contrast goes, I think it is fine as is. I shoot quite alot under similar conditions and contrast increase is almost always required(not surprising in low contrast lighting). A bit of burning, to bring out detail, and a saturation boost to bring more color into the image also are helpful. This image was no exception. Increasing contrast further seemed to have a detrimental effect. regards~Bill