Comment from trishgoody
Nice clear image of the lone seagull on the rock. Well balanced photo that is very pleasing and takes the viewer on a trip to the bay.
Handsome gull, well captured.

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from manicowl
Nice photograph of the black headed gull a nice sense of motion in the sea. The smallest of the gulls in Britain during the summer it has a chocolate brown hood not extending beyond the face, this disappears in winter being replaced in black.

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2014

thanks so much

reply by manicowl on 09-Jul-2014

My pleasure.

Comment from Efffell
Whatever it is called it is a great shot showing this gull in isolation in all its beauty...I wonder what it is thinking standing there ?...probably its next meal !...Cheers

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from tdragonfly
The internet can be confusing itself. LOL. Nice stoic pose of the sea gull. Colors are good with nice clarity and contrast. Nice capture of the water movement. Framed well.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2014

thanks so much

Comment from Zilyram
Very different gull whichever name it goes by, composition is great with good focus, colour/contrast.

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2014

many thanks again

Comment from Capture This
wow on the capture of such a rare species of gull. I;m sure it wasn't like there were flocks of these!! The angle is great and focus looks great. Nice colors and off centered. Can't wait to upgrade to my Canon Powershot ELPH 330 HS

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2014

thanks so much again fr your lovelycomments and high rating

reply by Capture This on 08-Jul-2014

your very welcome.

Comment from michiganmike
A rose by any other name would still be a rat with wings. Actually a beautiful specimen in a proud pose. I like the colors and the small rock he is standing on surrounded by ocean.

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2014

thanks so much mike

Comment from Sange
Well Fred, this is a Black headed Gull. It only gets a dark brown head when it is Breeding time. So that is why it has a dark brown crown now.
A very fine capture of this unique bird.
Nice shot!

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2014

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2014

thanks a lot Sandra; I was confused by the pics on Google for the two species; no difference, bu since the other one is endemic to Central Asia.....
in Frnch, tbis one is called "mouette rieuse" which means "laughing Gull"; no idea why

reply by Sange on 08-Jul-2014

We have one here that has a black head and we call it the laughing gull due to the sound it makes. I believe Mani posted a shot of one recently in his portfolio.
Nice shooting Fred! :)

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
As if commissioned to do a photoshoot, he is really serious in aligning his legs with a matching composed countenance to match with.
Slight overcast.
Aesthetic framing.
Subtle lighting.
Sharp focusing.
Thanks for sharing.

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2014

thanks a lot dick

Comment from gidavidson
A good look at this one legged gull. A cute view, focus and frame to show the brown face and coat with a good pose.

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2014

many thanks george