Bye-bye Junior!

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• Alex99 (14701)
• [2007-12-16 0:49]

Hi Ivan.
I like sea and seagulls so much and I like your nice in-flight picture of this charming pair. Pictured scene and moment, timing and exposure, sharpness and details are spot on. I also like perfect composition and framing of the shot. Delicate colours and lighting create a pleasant impression. My best wishes and TFS. Well done.
Alexei.

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• mariki (8423)
• [2007-12-16 1:41]

Hello Ivan,

Very nice picture of these gulls. That is an image not unusual for me because I lived for a long time close to the sea. I go back there for Christmas, perhaps I will come back with pictures of gulls also.
Nice focus and natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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• joey (19923)
• [2007-12-16 1:57]

Hello Ivan,
incredibly interesting note to accompany this excellent photo.
I learn so much from reading your notes!
Superb shot of this adult and juvenile.
The stark difference between the two is amazing!
Very sharp and detailed.
Great pose from the juvenile.
I like the lighting and colours.
Great work.
Well done,
Joe

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• ramthakur (25133)
• [2007-12-16 2:13]

The difference between the juvenile and the adult gull is so marked, Ivan. This very sharp and clear shot of the flying adult and the stationary youngster brings out the difference very effectively here.
The grey BG also works very well in this lovely picture.
TFS and regards.
Ram

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• Jamesp (14380)
• [2007-12-16 3:02]

Hi Ivan

A good comparison shot - I also like the contrast between the flying and stationary gull

James

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• jcoowanitwong (11467)
• [2007-12-16 3:46]

Hello Ivan,
A perfect moment that you took this shot. POV and composition are perfect. Also thanks for your informative note.
JC

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• Adanac (14008)
• [2007-12-16 4:12]

Hello Ivan,
Both gulls have great detail which is superb. I really like the composition with its' great timing producine this superb image, thanks Ivan.
Rick

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• rousettus (8336)
• [2007-12-16 4:16]

Hello Ivan,
my first attention on the title. It is good as a title. But your capture great with nice details and sharpness. Wonderful moment and POV. Great composition and notes. Thanks a lot.
best wishes
Ahmet

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• vanderschelden (26640)
• [2007-12-16 4:38]

Hello Ivan,
Doesn't look very much like a juvenile:-)
Well done
TFS
Annick

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• marhowie (34593)
• [2007-12-16 5:37]

Great inflight, & two for one!
Well done mf,
Howard

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• horia (12502)
• [2007-12-16 6:34]

Hi Ivan

A very nice photo here and a great title for it!
Considering the cloudy conditions, you really took advantage of the minimal f-stop your lens gives you and you still managed to catch a great in-flight with a short shutter speed.
The presentation of these two types of plumage is excellent and your very good note completes the description well.
Good sharpness and nice colors, too.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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• medio (170)
• [2007-12-16 6:51]

Hola Ivan,
bonita composición y bonita toma, el encuadre es muy buena gran foto.
saludos José

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• eqshannon (19909)
• [2007-12-16 7:12]

It might have been synchronicity had I not changed my daily at the last minute from a gull to a blackbird. Well that is fine..You do this one and Ill do mine and I'll meet you back here later:-)
A fine image..one not and one in flight. One younger and one older. One showing as you say, the lines and patterns which change as time goes on...a very nicely thought out note to accompany Ivan...Very nicely done for a Sunday treat!
Bob

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• NinaM (4619)
• [2007-12-16 8:07]

Hi Ivan.I like pictures like this one that make us get inside the life of animals. We don't know what's happening there but the way the gull looks at the younger one, something is definitely happening. Great moment. I like the shot for the blue tones, the sharpness of both birds, the nice water background and the dock, where we can see the passage of time. Thank you!

Francine

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• Silvio2006 (24022)
• [2007-12-16 8:32]

Hi Ivan, lovely family composition that let us see the difference between adult and juvenile form, splendid composition with wonderful details and great sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• Maite (4936)
• [2007-12-16 8:58]

WOW!!!
What a magnificent capture and what a splendid and interesting note!!
Indeed there are so many differences between young and adult that I would have said they are different species of seagull.
Splendid shot with great sharpness, lighting and exposure and an excellent DOF and composition.
Congratulations and TFS
Greetings
Maite

PT :)

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• EOSF1 (21400)
• [2007-12-16 9:11]

Hello Ivan, good capture of those Gulls, sharp details, great moment and good inflight shot ! Thanks,

Mario

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• gracious (12364)
• [2007-12-16 9:59]

Hello Ivan,
great shot with the right time and the right moment which captured well!
perfect sharpness, awesome colour and so much details to enjoy and view
thanks for the wonderful notes
TFS
best regards
Tony

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• Juyona (13279)
• [2007-12-16 13:33]

Hola Ivan,
interesante momento y pov,
buen trabajo y excelente captura en acción.
saludos amigo

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• jaycee (15039)
• [2007-12-16 14:59]

Hi Ivan,

The picture and the notes are both excellent!!! I love seeing the two gulls and never knew there were such differences between the adults and juveniles. Fascinating. The shot is wonderful with excellent colors and details. The setting is superb. I must be ready for another water fix.

Jane

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• arfer (0)
• [2007-12-16 15:36]

Hello Ivan

A very informative posting.
The comparison is very good,and the difference in plumage is well seen.
The shot is well composed ,and the in-flight capture is very good.
Very good sharpness and detail ,the plumage of both birds shows well.
The lighting creates a nice atmosphere.
The colours are natural appearing.
TFS

Rob

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• captainsgirl (4078)
• [2007-12-16 16:46]

Hi Ivan,
Beautiful sharp photo of the gulls, you've stopped Jr in mid air! Nice! TFS
Donna:o)

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• haraprasan (13068)
• [2007-12-16 18:05]

Hi Ivan,
A nice capture of these gulls showing the difference between adult and juvenile. Very good composition and details. Nice notes too. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• Mana (16346)
• [2007-12-16 21:46]

Hi Ivan,
Wonderful shot and a great illustration of the difference in plumage of a juvenile and a matured Gull. Very educational. Great lighting and exposure levels and you have freezed the action very deftly. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• jrobertop (670)
• [2007-12-17 4:12]

Hello Ivan,
Magnificent picture! Splendid moment!
Excellent coloration and very good sharpness.
Pleasant composition and very interesting POV.
Congratulations for the wealth of details.
Well done!
Regards,
José Roberto

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• ralfsworld (6056)
• [2007-12-17 4:36]
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Hej Ivan
Well presented shot with nice story.
TFS / Hälsningar
Ralf

...Vi har sol och minus grader idag. Hoppas att vädret är ok i Spanien och att jag kommer att se och fota skäggmes... och litte till :)

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• PaulH (10824)
• [2007-12-17 6:23]

Hi Ivan,
exellent timing and great camera control too. The strip of wood up the right hand side adds some good depth and leads us nicely to the (parent?) Gull watching this youngster taking flight. A lovely natural moment caught here by you.
Paul

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• JORAPAVI (10077)
• [2007-12-17 8:42]

Hola Ivan,
Bonito momento capturado con gran definición y detalle, hermosa y original composición, excelente iluminación. Saludos
José Ramón

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• nglen (21102)
• [2007-12-17 11:36]

Hi Ivan. If a bird is 1K that one lot of money !!! . we have many like this near to where i work . they make a lot of noise.you have captured a fine inflight shot. with good detail in the wings. good natural colours and interesting notes thanks Nick..


Have a good week.

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• Debz (3283)
• [2007-12-17 14:28]

Hi Ivan, this is a superb catch of the youne Greater Blacked Gull. Your note is very informative as I have been photographing them this autumn and was a litte confused at the variety of plumage in the juveniles. Fantastic to catch both the young and adult in the same shot. The young gull shows magnificent detail in the markings in the plumage and your freeze frame actions shot has caught it perfectly. Very nice pov, good colours, great exposure and a fab composition.
tfs
debz

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• CeltickRanger (7016)
• [2007-12-17 19:31]

hello Ivan

an excellent timing to take in the same image
the juvenile and the adult, i realy like the juvenile's left wing details

TFS

Asbed

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• pablominto (15486)
• [2007-12-17 23:40]

Hello Ivan,
A lovely scene, and the composition makes this fine image most attractive!
Fine freeze of the bird in flight, impressive details in the plumage...
Greetings,
Pablo -