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Black-headed Gull


Black-headed Gull
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Copyright: Gert Paassen (Gert-Paassen) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1207 W: 2 N: 4559] (13788)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-01
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/8000 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-24 20:53
Viewed: 210
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Today a common birsd in Europe.
Thanks for the critique and for looking.
I hope you like this one.

Latins name - Chroicocephalus ridibundus

Novice birdwatchers are often perplexed when they see gulls in winter with mostly white heads which are called Black-headed Gulls, then even more puzzled when you explain that in summer the heads actually become brown, although they often look black from a distance. In summer plumage, the dark hood only just covers the face and doesn't go down the nape as in the other dark-headed gulls. In winter plumage you have to look carefully at the distribution of black on the head and compare it with the dark eye-mask of a Mediterranean Gull and the sooty skull-cap of a Little Gull. Black-headed Gulls in all plumages have a white forewing, making a triangular white panel in the leading edge of the primaries.

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hello Gert
very beautiful scene and composition with the light it writes splendidly, very good output
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

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  • valy67 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1880 W: 59 N: 2915] (8733)
  • [2009-09-24 23:01]

Hello Gert !
This is such an excellent picture of this gull ! She looks refined and elegant, and you have captured her in a great pose. Wonderful composition, great POV, pin sharp details, natural colors. I really like how the red beak stands out in the middle of all the greyish and white colors of the picture. Very well done !
Valérie.

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2009-09-25 0:42]

Hello Gert,
Very interesting matching of white bird on dark BG. The bird is in good light and its white feathers are visible very well.
Regards, Pawel

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-09-25 1:06]

Hi Gert,it's a common bird but the pic is very very special.The magic position of the light make a difference and create a beautiful composition,excellent sharpness and colors too,thanks for share,have a nice day,LUCIANO

hello Gert

a very beautiful close-up photo of the Black-headed Gull
with fine POV and the way it is framed with leaving
a good space in front, superb focus great sharpness
and details, and a wonderful luminosity, TFS

Asbed

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 598 W: 0 N: 523] (3096)
  • [2009-09-25 4:03]

Hi Gert,
Uitzonderlijke vangen.
Een prachtige macro. Kleuren en contrast zijn perfect.
Ik heb geprobeerd en ik een collage over meeuwen.
Have a nice weekend,
Adrian

Hello Gert,

A great capture with lovely colors, sharpness & details. Lovely POV, pose & BG.

Well done & TFS.

Regards

Umar

Hi Gert,
Beautiful composition of a bird ...
Depth of field, color and detail are very good.
Beautiful light used.
Best wishes,
Seyfi

AN amazing shot of this Gull, Gert!
I love the pose and the perfect sharpness!Bravo!
Goldy

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8625] (32146)
  • [2009-09-25 10:27]

Hi Gert. A fine close up of this Black headed gull. You have taken it with fine detail in the feathers with natural colours. The orange of the bill and legs stand out so well. i good eye level POV. well done TFS.
Nick..

Have a nice weekend.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4723] (16252)
  • [2009-09-25 10:31]

Hello Gert,
lovely capture, i liked the pose very much, the dark bg gives nice contrast to the white bird, you have managed the exposure well, nice focusing, sharp image with good details,
Best regards Siggi

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 656 W: 0 N: 228] (4942)
  • [2009-09-25 15:34]

Slav Gert,
An excellent capture of this gull with very impressive sharpness,details and nice colors.The POV is wonderful.TFS.
Dûrzan

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-09-25 16:51]

Hi Gert,

I wasn't expecting to see a Gull from you today! You are always full of surprises. A beautiful shot against the dark background. The face, beak and feathers are wonderful. I have taken many pictures of Seagulls (when traveling) and always have to research to find out which is what.

Jane

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  • tcr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 76 W: 0 N: 232] (908)
  • [2009-09-26 12:19]

Hello Gert.
Great work.
Classic and always good point of view. Exposure is spot on and nice compo.
Greetings and TFS.

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