Black Headed Gull

20D, 400/2.8 + 2x, ISO200, 1/1000 @ f8, Gitzo + 393, C1pro + CS2.

Hi,

Weather not good over the weekend but a short slot of reasonable light on Sunday morning had me driving the two miles to the Marshes on the banks of the Medway to photograph the Gulls. I really enjoy watching and photographing these apart from the great practise they give you with your exposure technique I never tire of their antics even if they are 'common as muck'.

All the best

Unusual pose for such a "common as muck" subject. Superb exposure and BG.

Rob

Hi Phil

The bird may be common but your shot certainly isn't - unusual and very pleasing to the eye!

David

Unusual pose and good background

Ah its the relieve sweaty armpit pose, they are a joy to watch and great to practice on.
Nice one.



Tim

Hi Phil
Good pose, and a great Bg. May make a good pano crop?
Cheers Simon

Nice one. Lovely light, interesting pose, and fine BG!

Michael S

I like behavioural shots and this is a fine example, especially because it raises questions. This make's you ask "what is it doing?" I also think the background has enough texture not to be boring. Well done to get anything during this very wet weekend.

Dave
Forest of Dean, UK

Hi Phil,
A wonderful pose you've captured here.

Wouldn't look out of place against John Wayne with that pose.



John

Vry nice and an unusual pose.
Rene de Heer

I like the shot a lot, well done with exposure, bg and pose. Most appealing