Herring Gull

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• Bufo (4241)
• [2007-06-16 2:35]
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Hi Tom,
I like this kind of close ups of gulls. MAny people would say: ah, just another gull. Your image shows the great details like the red eye ring and the red spot (never heard if this has a fumction).
I took the image to photoshop and reduced exposure. I think due to the absence of structure in the white parts in this image, I prefer the somewhat underexposed. In order to prevent a totally underexposed image, I would just reduce exposure on the white parts with a mask.
Regards, JAcob

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• Jamesp (16524)
• [2007-06-16 4:09]

Hi Tom

I think you have managed the exposure extremely well - you are right it is often difficult to get this right. The focus is spot-on and the colours really good - especially the beak.

James

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• ridvan (5196)
• [2007-06-16 5:51]

selam tom; excellent close up shot of this lovely bird, very good details presented ,nice BG and POV well captured with nice colours TFS
regards
ridvan

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• Raptorman (9709)
• [2007-06-16 18:07]

Hello Tom , very close and good profile of gull but details little low on white parts

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• pirate--s (880)
• [2007-06-17 4:10]

beautiful orange color and eye contact!!!great!
caroline