Taken in a strong wind on a small hill so the seagulls flap less and maintain there position easier. Late in the afternoon to get light underneath the birds. Used bread for bait and took 200 odd shots.
Rotated, cropped, resized and adjusted levels, curves and colour balance.
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Amazing. If I hadn't read your description of how you got the shot, I would not have believed this to be possible! Simply amazing. Congrats on your score.
8 - Really like this shot and the perspective/timing. Good colors and background, and while no 'expert', good use of the rule(s), especially for the eyes. Criticism; though I would like to see the entire wing span, difficult with this crop and 'opportunity'. If it were a horizontal frame rather than vertical, who knows. The detail in the bird is great, including the feathers, feet, but especially the eyes. Just like to see all that 'enhanced' more if possible, maybe contrast, not sure. Good shot.
nice close-up, good wing detail, I like that. the lighting seems unnatural, not saying its not, just looks that way, and that feels odd for an outdoor shot. Clipping of wings unfortunate also. 6
Wow... great stop action capture here. The way the bird is looking directly at you really adds that extra punch to this picture. One of my top picks of the challenge.
ROFL He is right in your face isn't he? Love it. His dangling red feet make the shot. Great DOF. This is really cool. Maybe a tad busy with the background, but so well done, I'm giving you an 8
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