Silver Gull
Mar 23, 2017 03:12:25 #
The Silver Gull is a very common bird. They number in their hundreds as they squabble aggressively for the occasionally discarded food morsel when we Australians try to eat one of most favoured informal take-away meals..... fish and chips (chips.... Australian for french-fries)!!! I'm sure this happens worldwide.
This one however, was cleaning-up after rummaging around in some particularly dirty sea-weed which had washed ashore onto a local beach. Aside from looking good, it's very important for sea-birds to groom regularly, as the grooming action spreads a naturally produced body oil which helps waterproof the feathers. I personally feel they are very beautiful despite their being one of most common birds.
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This one however, was cleaning-up after rummaging around in some particularly dirty sea-weed which had washed ashore onto a local beach. Aside from looking good, it's very important for sea-birds to groom regularly, as the grooming action spreads a naturally produced body oil which helps waterproof the feathers. I personally feel they are very beautiful despite their being one of most common birds.
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Nikon D500, Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 VR + 1.4x. SB-900 flash. F/8 @ 1/800s (-.7EV). i-TTL-BL (-1.0 EV)
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Mar 23, 2017 04:04:51 #
Mar 23, 2017 04:49:10 #
First rate shot, Warren--simply stunning on download. You really know how to use flashes to enhance your photos. 
Mar 23, 2017 05:10:43 #
He sure is beautiful, Warren! The composition, details and pops of orange are stunning, especially in the download. Great capture of this bathing beauty.
Jane
Jane
Mar 23, 2017 05:38:39 #
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Mar 23, 2017 06:00:43 #
Good point about common birds. In eastern US, the Northern Cardinal is a beautiful bright red, but so common that it is often overlooked. I have never seen a silver gull, but I agree, it is a stunning bird. Thanks for posting for all of us to see. In my experience, white birds are difficult to get the colors correct, but your technique is terrific.
Mar 23, 2017 06:51:53 #
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Mar 23, 2017 07:19:36 #
zneb240 wrote:
The Silver Gull is a very common bird. They numbe... (show quote)
Excellent shot. It's a tribute to you and your wise choice of equipment. I'll have to get that camera, lens, and TC. Then all my pictures will look great.
Mar 23, 2017 08:31:30 #
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Mar 23, 2017 12:28:58 #
Great photo. He looks like he is saying "Are you kidding me, take my picture i am in a hurry."
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