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Laughing Gull

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Posted by Wayne Rhodus on August 9, 2006 at 10:17 PM
Laughing Gull
I got a chance to spend some time with this Laughing Gull while on Seabrook Island, SC in June. I was waiting around to go to some family function so I took my camera and headed down to the crabbing dock. I know, mid-morning light but what's a guy supposed to do?

10D, 190 mm, ISO 800, 1/3000 @ f/5.6, handheld
curves, sel color, PS 85 warming filter
Posted by Tim Buchanan on August 10, 2006 at 6:02 PM
That's really nice, Wayne. The background is particularly interesting - it almost looks like a painting. It's a nice counterpoint to the bird, which is very sharp. Thanks for posting!
Posted by Bill Dark on August 12, 2006 at 3:38 PM
Looks pretty good to me Wayne, in spite of the morning light. I'm wondering how this would look cropped down a little - maybe even make it a vertical...just seems like a lot of BG compared to the gull.

Thanks for posting...been kinda slow.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on August 12, 2006 at 4:34 PM
Bill, I thought along your lines but went with the full frame version. Here's one with your approach. Thanks :wavey: