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Black Headed Gull

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Posted by Guy Rogers on October 11, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Black Headed Gull
Canon 1D MK 1V, Sigma 300-800mm, iso 400, 1/1600, f 6.3, tripod.

Had some fun watching these trying to reach food from the bottom of the pool which was one about nine inchs deep. They could,nt quite reach it by just sticking there heads in the water. So they would fly up above the water and then dive for it which is what is happening here.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Karen Summers on October 11, 2010 at 9:53 AM
love this one Guy great exposure and love the splash of water
Posted by Dale Sutton on October 11, 2010 at 10:21 AM
Superb action shot Guy always dramatic when water is frozen in an image.

Dale :toast: :toast:
Posted by jack chapman on October 11, 2010 at 12:14 PM
stunning action in great light, the trails of water from each of the birds legs are fantastic
Posted by Geoffrey Baker on October 11, 2010 at 1:33 PM
An excellent capture Guy :smile:
Well done.

Geoff.
Posted by Robert Lawrence on October 11, 2010 at 2:03 PM
The trailing water obviously makes the shot Guy. It's a shame the wing has cast a shadow over the top of the head.
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 11, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Like the slightly craned head, however the trailing water adds to the scene. :toast:

TFS
Steve :wavey:
Posted by Shaun Simpson on October 11, 2010 at 2:58 PM
Excellent shot, lovely and sharp :toast: :toast:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on October 11, 2010 at 4:40 PM
Nice detailed shot Guy. As mentioned the water trails are great. I also like the Gull against a dark background and reflection in the water. :wavey:
Posted by bill meikle on October 12, 2010 at 8:32 AM
Tells the story, I love the light, nice action shot. :toast:
Posted by Bob Cox on October 12, 2010 at 4:29 PM
Great timing but I am not keen on the blackening of the background that seems to be in vouge with watery backgrounds.

Bob.