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Nesting terns and gulls


Nesting terns and gulls
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Copyright: JeanMarie Mouveroux (Nephrotome2) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 554 W: 60 N: 571] (2127)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-23
Categories: Birds
Camera: Olympus C770 UZ, no lens, (digital), No Filter
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-10-10 4:23
Viewed: 1067
Points: 14
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Terns (Sterna hirundo) and gulls (Larus ridibundus)

They are nesting in a field along the road. They don't mind cars passing by. But if you walk by, they all take off and patroll the sky. Mind dropping from gulls and mind the sharp bill of terns.
Attacks are fake for those walking along the road but would be real for anyone intruding in the nesting field itself.
Duivendrecht is 12 km away from the see.

I wish I could redo the pic as more DOF wouldn't hurt. But It's not so easy. Next nesting is next year. I don't like to expose myself to their attack(maybe with an umbrella next time), and I don't want to disturb the nesting on purpose.

Thanks for looking
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Hi JeanMarie,
An interesting composition. I like how the entire frame is filled with flying birds. Good sharpness and detail. Looks like the exposure is spot on. Well done.
TFS!
Mike

Hi JeanMarire,
It is an excellent composition. I agree that more DOF and a slightly faster shutter speed would enhance the shot. It is nice to see two different species of birds in this shot. Now you know what you need to do to get an even better shot next nesting season!
Scott

Hello Jean,
Nice action "group" shot with good detail, color, and exposure. Composed well with em' all flyin' in the right direction at a good angle :)
Well done & TFS!

bonjour jean marie
au premier regard je n'avais pas vu les deux sternes,il fallait faire attention.
bravo presque tous les oiseaux sont nets et quasiment avec la même posture.
laurent

bravo
joli vol très régulier, car tous de la même position, tres beau, bon travail et comme d'habitude , pour ma part il y aurait un petit encadrement, mais affaire de gout
edith

Beau vol,cette photo est bien net. Thomas

Muy bonita la composición.

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