This was taken image yesterday at a nearby river. There were about 50 gulls on a sheet of new ice plus several in the water. They were extremly active, flying from the water to the ice and vice versa. This is one of my favourites because I caught the gull with his landing gear out. Does the other gull in the bottom left add or detract to the image? Any opinions and input will be appreciated.
Nikon D70s
Sigma 120-300 f/2.8 with 2x TC @ 600mm
1/1250s
f/8
ISO 800
I am fine with the 2nd bird. The image could use a bit more all around and is borderline over-SATed...
Overall well done. later and love, artie
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I really like the wingspread and the feet ready to touch down, but the lack of eye contact in any form really hurst the image. The extra bird adds a nice interest point so I wouldn't worry about him.
Landing on an ice floe
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