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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: 2006-10-05
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 30 D, Canon EF 28-300 L IS USM, Digital RAW 400
Exposure: f/8, 1/2000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-10-06 3:06
Viewed: 1312
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi all, it's been a while since my last post...
Well I don't have much time to do wildlife photography at the moment but still check out TN everyday.

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.
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Great to have you back, Philip.
This is a great catch [both for the bird and you, bird catched fish and you capture the moment!]. Superb shot.

Ben Lakitan

Very nice moment. Have abit noise. You can do Filter-noise-despeckle to resolve the proplem.
But good job and I like it.
Regards,
DT.

Splendido il momento per quel gabbiano!

Ciao e grazie.
Franco

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3446 W: 144 N: 5883] (17434)
  • [2006-10-06 3:56]

Hello Philip, so good to see you. What an unusual angle you caught the gull in here, quite ungainly, but so interesting. It looks like his wings aren't flying out at the same time, but it is really the angle of your shot. Well done,
Janice.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2597 W: 133 N: 7441] (23193)
  • [2006-10-06 5:24]

Hello Philip,
This is a fine action shot of Yellow-legged Gull (Larus michaelis. It is sharp and wel-composed.
TFS, regards, Ivan

Hi Philip

Fantastic shot! Great sharpness, very fine catch in motion for this seagull! Excellent work! Well done!

Wow an excellent sharp catch good composition and perfect P.O.V. tfs rgds Necip.

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  • kona Silver Star Critiquer [C: 37 W: 3 N: 0] (865)
  • [2007-01-18 19:07]

amazing tones. marvelous composition. a delight.Splendid decisive moment and great using shutter speed!Best wishes, kona

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