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    This swallowtail gull was captured in the act of leaving the rock on which it had been sitting. Would probably have benefited from being at f/5.6. The photo was taken late in the afternoon at Punta Suarez, in the Galapagos Islands. All C & C appreciated!

    1D Mark II N
    500 mm f/4 on tripod
    ISO 200
    1/2500 @ f/4
    no flash

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    Hi Mike
    beautiful capture. I liked the position.
    I would like to see a bit more space on the left and oddly at the bottom. For some reason my mind thinks that the bird will dip a bit as he takes off and needs that bit of space to dip into.
    I wonder if anyone else sees or feels that???
    Thanks for sharing,
    Take care,
    Clive

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    Nice catch! Love the pose, perch, and BG, and techs look great!

    Agree with Clive on wanting more space at bottom and left (and possibly less on right).

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    I like the pose, beautiful eye, it's sharp where it needs to be and the BG compliments the bird very well. Agree about some more room left and bottom.

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    I Really like the rock as a perch...The detail and exposure is very good and a really nice wing position.... Aree on the needing of a bit more space...Nicely done Mike

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    Mike, One of my favorites! I love the pose and the details. Beautiful BG compliments the gull nicely.:)

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