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14-APR-2012 Vern Rogers (fotabug)

Gull On The Wing!

This is a juvenile Herring Gull, see this info - http://merseybirders.webs.com/gullidentificationpage.htm
(Scroll down the page to the heading - 'Age Sequence Example of Herring Gull')

Nikon D3 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/1600s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso1100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Jean D24-Apr-2012 23:02
Very striking capture of this gull against such a beautiful backdrop, Vern.
Yiannis Pavlis24-Apr-2012 13:06
Great image, so wonderfully composed! Beautiful color tones..V
vj400024-Apr-2012 01:21
Remarkable shot !
Guest 23-Apr-2012 20:38
Very beautiful, V!
paplvr22-Apr-2012 22:15
Nice catch and that background is so lush and green. Linda S
Ann20-Apr-2012 12:59
Superb capture. Excellent detail, clarity and lighting.
Judith Barnett17-Apr-2012 15:17
Beautiful color on that gull and the color of the background really makes it stand out. Nice capture Vern!
Wong Tsu Shi17-Apr-2012 02:16
Lovely shot!
Naomi 16-Apr-2012 17:26
Beautiful shot! V
momad3004415-Apr-2012 21:58
That's the most beautiful shot I've seen in a good long time! Congrats! The lighting is beyond wonderful! V
Guest 15-Apr-2012 21:48
Beautiful shot of this young gull.
Bea.15-Apr-2012 21:15
Top shot, it's angled itself perfectly for you.
Clay Swatzell 15-Apr-2012 19:24
Well done!
Ruth Voorhis15-Apr-2012 17:45
Excellent capture, Vern! Absolutely beautiful.
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS15-Apr-2012 16:24
Sweet shot Vern!
Laura Milholland15-Apr-2012 16:19
Wow, you timed that so perfectly. Awesome with the wonderful green glow behind him. Not sure which gull - but it is a juvenile. Could be a young Ring-billed or Herring possibly.
Steve Thuman15-Apr-2012 15:34
Fabulous. The way it stands out against the background is simply amazing. And so sharp!
Maurice Burke Photography15-Apr-2012 15:27
Simply magnificent! -V-
Roy Berger 15-Apr-2012 15:01
Good panning technique
Tom Munson15-Apr-2012 14:56
Great light on the bird in this wonderful image!
Ed R 15-Apr-2012 14:37
Great photo at 400mm! Stopped the action - lots of definition.
Martin Lamoon15-Apr-2012 14:25
Wonderful detail of the wings, excellent shot. V
Walter Otto Koenig15-Apr-2012 14:13
Great timing to get this beautiful in-flight shot. Nice details and background. "V"
Guest 15-Apr-2012 14:06
Superbly done, Vern...
Bob Moeller15-Apr-2012 14:03
Very nice!
s_barbour15-Apr-2012 13:44
Magnificent shot Vern! Beautiful background, terrific colour and lovely reflections of the trees on the shoreline. V
Jack Hoying15-Apr-2012 12:44
Excellent shot! The lighting and background are perfect.
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)15-Apr-2012 12:40
Beautiful white bird in the dark BG !!!
Paolo
V
Ken Duckert15-Apr-2012 12:39
Great catch. Wonderful light on the gull with a perfectly muted water-color background. Very nice work Vern!
Stephanie15-Apr-2012 12:38
Such a peaceful and beautiful image Vern! Love this! :)
Jim Coffman15-Apr-2012 12:26
Excellent capture! It looks great against the dark background!
David Sands15-Apr-2012 12:16
The D3 is just awesome (your skills are too)... Great picture Vern
Ed Duverger15-Apr-2012 08:58
A super capture.
John Reynolds LRPS15-Apr-2012 08:23
Excellent capture. Great background too. V.
Graham 15-Apr-2012 08:17
super capture Vern I am liking the lighting and tones here
joseantonio15-Apr-2012 06:57
Beautiful capture against that light
Felix's Nana 15-Apr-2012 06:45
What a gorgeous bird! I love his or her colors.. Beautiful Vern!!
shatterbug15-Apr-2012 06:44
Crisp capture...gorgeous on the dark bg!
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