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Juvenile Delinquent


Juvenile Delinquent
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Copyright: Janice Dunn (Janice) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 30d, Tamron 28-300 XR
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/500 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-03-22 6:44
Viewed: 799
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Red-billed gulls
Larus novaehollandiae scopulinus
Maori – Tarapunga (Ta-rar-pung-ah)

These native New Zealand Red-billed gulls would win the 1st prize in the top squabbler competition.

Gulls live in flocks, so they have to get along with each other. It’s a bit like children at school. Gulls squabble but they don’t really hurt each other, and they warn each other about danger but you often see them letting others know ‘who’s the boss!’

Gulls can most often be seen at the beach, where they eat small marine creatures (hoppers, crabs and shellfish), but they also spend time at the dump – because they are good at scavenging food scraps that people throw away.

Grown up red-billed gulls have red beaks and red legs.

This is a young immature red-billed gull - they have dark brown to brownish-red bills, purplish brown legs and feet, and attractive brown spots on their back and wing spots.

Sorry for my lack of action here on TN lately. But we have had a new grandchild born this week, and we’re minding Master 2 ½ year old – he is keeping us very busy as he is a little fellow who’s on the go all the time. And his favourite word is, “WHY?” I’ll try and visit you all soon.
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  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 516 W: 0 N: 846] (3307)
  • [2007-03-22 7:05]

Hey Janice, a nice shot of the Red Billed Gull. I very much like the pose and POV. Your have caught the tonces and light in the feathers very well indeed. I like the delecate face. We have similar gulls here and they do a lot of screeching and squabbling! Lovly shot.
tfs
debz

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
  • [2007-03-22 7:32]

Hello Janice,
Great shot, very good POV and pose. Sharpness,details and colors are excellent. TFS

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  • radz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 603 W: 11 N: 616] (3404)
  • [2007-03-22 8:03]

Nice bird,exposure is spot on.Nice POV&Details.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3821 W: 190 N: 11376] (35063)
  • [2007-03-22 10:12]

Hello Janice,
gGreat cpture of a juvenile Red-billed Gull. I can see the delinquency on his facial expression, strutting around and looking for trouble!
This is sharp and presented in a pleasing composition against the sand.
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

Congrats. on the birth of your grandchild. I had my first 7 months ago: Emily.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2007-03-22 11:19]

Hi Janice,

A beautiful gull looking right at you. The colors are wonderful and his pretty face shows off so well. Nice details and pose. Very pretty!

Jane

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3585 W: 143 N: 5672] (18539)
  • [2007-03-22 14:15]

Hi Janice.
Beautifulness, pose of your photo model and, of course, beauty of your picture are fantastic. Effective and impressive soft lighting, exactness of lines and shapes, nice BG and perfect POV create the image of elegant charming creature. Bravo, Refined, superb work. My congratulations.
Alexei.

Hello Janice,
Thanks for your kind comment on my recent picture. Much obliged for your visit.
You have captured this native gull in an elegant pose. It looks so prim and proper!
Superb picture, technically, as is expected from an ace photographer like you.
Regards.
Ram

Hi Janice,
A very nice shot on this Red-billed Gull. Nice soft light and a spot on exposure. The colors and detail in the plumage are spot on. You certainly got his attention here.
Scott

hello JANICE
super cette image, netteté , détails , luminosité, tout est bien
bravo+++ amitiès
edith

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