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Sea Gull


Sea Gull
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Copyright: Philip Erche (netfalls) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1752 W: 153 N: 2457] (9276)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-06-23
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 300D, Sigma 135-400 F4,5-5,6, Digital RAW 100
Exposure: f/8, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-06-27 12:27
Viewed: 1616
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Gulls are seabirds in the family Laridae and subfamily Lari. They are closely related to the terns, and more distantly to the waders, auks and skimmers. Most gulls belong to the large genus Larus.

They are in general medium to large birds, typically grey or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They have stout, longish bills and webbed feet.

Most gulls, particularly Larus species, are ground nesting omnivores, which will take live food or scavenge opportunistically.

Apart from the kittiwakes, gulls are typically coastal or inland species, rarely venturing far out to sea. The large species take up to four years to attain full adult plumage, but two years is typical for small gulls.

The taxonomy of the Herring Gull is particularly complicated.
extramundi, liquidsunshine, chiliu, AndyB, dew77, marhowie, PDP, bedford67, orme has marked this note useful
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Hi Philip, this photo looks like the typical cliche of the seagul representing the freedom :D
The shot allowed you to make a wonderful crop for this great composition, and I like the blured tips this time.
Regards, Felipe.

Well captured Philip,
Excellent exposure, crystal clear detail, good sharpness.
Great composition.
Thanks for posting, have a good week.

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1552 W: 0 N: 1165] (6442)
  • [2005-06-27 17:33]

Amazing captured!
Perfect composed!
Excellent colour and details!
TFS!

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  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1592 W: 32 N: 1361] (3978)
  • [2005-06-27 18:15]

A nice capture Philip,
Very well exposed and good sharp detail.
Excellent,well done.

TFS

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2005-06-28 4:04]

Hello Philip!
Very nice capture.Details,lighting,framing and composition are wonderful.TFS...:-)

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2964 W: 366 N: 3848] (11755)
  • [2005-06-29 14:09]

Goodbye seagull, goodbye. He looks like he's leaving for good. Nice in-flight shot Philip. Glad to see you making an appearance here, I hope you are well.

Hello Philip,

Very beautiful catch of sight which shows qualities of flight of the gull. Cheer for this success. TFS, cordially.

Très belle prise de vue qui démontre les qualités de vol de la mouette. Bravo pour cette réussite.
Merci pour le partage, cordialement.
J-Patrick

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16856)
  • [2005-06-29 18:02]

Philip, another great capture by you.

Excellent colors and pov. Sharpness is great too.

Hey Philip! Great sharpness, like the wings in this bowed position..Well done on the composition and details. Now all ya need to do is show me this guy coming..I've seen em' goin' ;-))

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  • orme Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 49 W: 0 N: 57] (186)
  • [2005-07-25 1:09]

Another great capture, Philip. I especially like how you framed this one, with the gull's wings forming an arch from corner to corner. Excellent detail on the body with just a little motion blur on the wing tips. The solid blue background finishes the composition off nicely. Well done.

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