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In Tandem
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In Tandem

by Allen Brooks

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted March 15, 2015140 views6 comments
Though not as sharp as I would like, I've liked the photo for the near synchronization of the gulls. I like the shadows as well.

Canon 7d
100-400 at 260 mm
ISO 400
1/3200 at F6.3
processed in LR5 and Photoshop CC2014

Thanks for looking. Comments appreciated. Please view larger image.

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 15, 2015 at 8:51 PM
Allen, I agree, the synchronization looks great and the shadows are indeed a fine addition. I also like the fact that the background is recognizable, but it's softness keeps it as a secondary part of the image. At least at these sizes, I don't see any softness.
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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on March 15, 2015 at 9:22 PM
I, too, like the syncronization but also the placement of the gulls. Their shadows are perplexing to me: they look like shadows of birds flying in opposite directions.
Registered on August 14, 2008, 293 Posts, 1250 Comments
Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on March 15, 2015 at 10:56 PM
They appear to be dancing!
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Comment posted by Ed Williams on March 16, 2015 at 12:00 AM
Nice overall composition, colors and the gulls seem to be spot on to me. Interesting shapes of the shadows with the wings folded slightly different directions. Fun shot Allen.
Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Knox on March 16, 2015 at 1:10 AM
I agree with you Allen, the synchronization is great, I also like how you've framed them with room left in the direction of their flight. I't seems like a lot of people on here really know there bird species, I have to admit, I'm not good with bird species but I know these ones !
Registered on March 11, 2015, 20 Posts, 70 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 17, 2015 at 4:36 PM
Hi Allen :wavey: A delightful composition :smile: agree about the fine synchronization of the gulls... the background and shadows add to the beauty of this scene..

Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments