Lesser Black-backed Gull is uncommon at best in Florida. I was thrilled to find an adult with two first winter birds (including the one in this image) at Blind Pass.
Canon 800mm f/5.6L IS lens with the EOS-1D MIV. Splayed tripod. ISO 400. Evaluative metering +1 2/3 stops: 1/250 sec. at f/9.
After photographing this young bird I turned my attention to the adult. Several others from the IPT group had joined me when suddenly the bird freaked. It did not fly, it just freaked. I turned around and noted a little old lady with blue hair and a little dog. Off the leash. The dog continued to move toward the prized gulls. The adult took flight and disappeared to the west. The two juvies followed.....
While taking out my cell phone, I shouted to the lady: "Get that dog off the beach. They are prohibited here. I am calling the cops now." She scooped up the pooch, turned around, and went back to her condo.
As for the image, don't be shy; all honest comments welcome.







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