Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Nice capture on the gull, eyes and ALL. He has such an intent focus. You've caught him at his best. I would like him to stand out from the background a bit more. Hmmm - not sure how that would happen. Guess one of those editing programs... Don't know much about them... Good Job.

Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2015

Thanks for your positive feedback ☺ Mary

Comment from Sange
This is nice capture of a gull Mary, but you know I always review based on camera techs so that said, your focus is fine with nice eye clarity, but your shot is underexposed. More light is needed. If you choose to fix this in editing, let me know I will change my rating.
Nice shot but some work is needed on exposure.

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2015

Thanks Sange, I have adjusted the lighting & exposure as suggested hope you agree with improvement. :) Mary

reply by Sange on 08-Feb-2015

I do....and changed my rating =)

Comment from suzannethompson2
Great capture of this seagull waiting to pounce on any scraps of food left. He looks to be very well fed anyway! I like the angle you used. I live by the sea in the UK and we have lots of seagulls here, some of which have been known to swoop down and take food from people's hands.

Lighting and focus very good. Very nice composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2015

Thanks Suzanne, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a beautiful shot of the bird. You have timed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2015

Thanks so much for your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from OLIVER23
The softness and glow of this image attracted my attention immediately... then I saw the sparkles of light on the beach and I was hooked. This is beautiful! I would call it a mood work, but it is also inspiring. How divine! Excellent in every way!

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2015

Thanks so much for your positive review and high rating, I really appreciate your words. :) Mary

Comment from Shamblen
A great capture with an interesting pose. I am glad to see the lightened up version. Great frame and focus. Well done. Nice camera work!

 Comment Written 08-Feb-2015

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reply by the author on 08-Feb-2015

Thanks Samblen, I have adjusted lighting and reloaded following your suggestion and also one from Sange who raised the same issue. :) Mary

reply by Shamblen on 09-Feb-2015

That shows so much better. I am glad you edited it. I have changes my rating and updated my comments. Have a great day!!