Larus marinus

Discussion

9 replies

Posted by Graeme Lee on July 26, 2007 at 5:09 PM

..or Great black-backed Gull.

Taken at Skomer a few weeks ago. Harsh lighting has meant heavy shadows but I haven't any other shots of these in flight, so it'll do.

Comments appreciated

techs:
1d2,500/4, iso 200, f4, 1/6400th!, tripod, -1, cropped to 70%

Posted by Nick on July 26, 2007 at 6:48 PM

Good grief - you had some sunlight! I didn't think anyone would get anywhere near that shutter speed in the UK this year

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A fine flight shot. Did you see any of them harassing the Auks?

Posted by writepic on July 26, 2007 at 6:52 PM

beautiful image, i don't think the shadows or harsh light matter, you've handled it very well. love the bg.

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Posted by Graeme Lee on July 26, 2007 at 7:41 PM

Yeah Nick , they're very aggressive aren't they!

Posted by Andy Astbury on July 27, 2007 at 4:06 AM

Cor blimmey - what a shot G

If it were me shot (if only!!!) I'd clone the slightest bit of extra canvass on the left just to loosen that wing tip from the frame edge.

Very impressive Graeme

Posted by PhilH on July 27, 2007 at 4:18 AM

Like it loads depite the harsh light.... you may be able to rescue a bit more detail in the underside shadow with a second conversion layered and masked, just a thought...

Posted by Helge Sorensen on July 27, 2007 at 5:14 AM

Very nice image, Grame. I'm not to keen on the harsh light but the pose is fine

Posted by John Chapman on July 27, 2007 at 7:45 AM

Well done in the harsh lighting Graeme

John
Aberdeen

Posted by Paula Graham on July 28, 2007 at 1:06 PM

Wow, although it is rather contrasty it does not seem to matter is this case and the shot is very appealing and very sharp too.

Posted by John MacTavish on July 28, 2007 at 3:40 PM

Exposure's been handled well here. Sometimes deep shadows make for better modeling and give us a more 3d look.
I like the shot, although GBBG's are not a favourite subject