Laughing Gulls

Gallery: AvianPosted October 25, 2012240 views8 comments

Here's a pair of Laughing Gulls I photographed in Rockport, TX this spring. I was photographing them courting and going for a closeup head shot of the interaction when he mounted her. I couldn't fit all his wings in but I liked the result. This is about 90% of FF

7D 500F4 1/640 F6.3, iso 500, lying on the ground

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8 comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on October 26, 2012 at 12:33 PM

I really like this, Nate. The light is just fantastic. Nice position for both birds' heads. The low perspective makes this a superior image. I don't miss the wing tips at all--been there, seen them.

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Comment posted by Jim Nall on October 26, 2012 at 6:21 PM

After reading the description Nate, I call this a nice documentary capture! Good lighting, detail and if that's how you had to crop it, fine by me! Interesting story! Congrats!

Registered on October 5, 2012, 45 Posts, 168 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on October 26, 2012 at 6:42 PM

Although I'd love to see the wingtips and legs on the female this still works for me as presented.

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Comment posted by Gary Gulash on October 26, 2012 at 11:49 PM

I like this a lot Nate. The clipped areas are non-essential, emphasizes the intended behaviour - in a discrete way. The open beak and low key feel is attractive.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on October 27, 2012 at 5:12 AM

Great behavior inter-action caught in great light, excellent details too.

Sweet One Nate

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on October 28, 2012 at 5:18 AM

Love the comp Nate and the detail in the larger image is impressive

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on October 28, 2012 at 3:47 PM

Wonderful

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on October 28, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Interesting and different Nate, and I like it as presented. I enjoy the behavior and excellent light on the faces of both birds. The open bill of the male makes a big difference for me.

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