Comment from Kelly Grant 2
Great photo and always, and your title made me laugh out loud! I look forward to seeing more of your work, as it is just wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2019

thanks so much again: Always nice to read your comments: I have thousands of pics posted on this site..

reply by the author on 20-Feb-2019

thanks so much again: Always nice to read your comments: I have thousands of pics posted on this site..

reply by the author on 20-Feb-2019

thanks so much again: Always nice to read your comments: I have thousands of pics posted on this site..

Comment from Dan Hancock
I thought it was a bill also at first glance. The branch provides a good leading line. Good color , especially the red legs of the bird. If one where an avian proctologist, this could be their poster. I concur that this is not a cormorant.

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2019

thanks

reply by Dan Hancock on 20-Feb-2019

You're welcome.

Comment from Jo Calderbank
well it makes a change Fred to see a birds bottom instead of the head!
nice deep saturated colour,
good white balance, sharp detail on those delicate feathers.

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2019

thanks so much again

Comment from suzannethompson2
Interesting view of this bird perched on the branch - must have seen you coming! I like the uncluttered blue sky background which shows it off well. Very good lighting and focus showing excellent clarity. Interesting composition. Suzanne

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2019

many thanks suzanne

Comment from Bruceiorio
So many different titles pop to mind. But, I will not go that way.
A very good angle of view.
Good depth of field.
Nice details and textures.
Great story telling image.
Imaginative presentation.

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2019

thanks so much

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful picture of the Blackhead Sea Gull perched on the curved branch above you showing the it's backside the breeze tossing the feathers. The clear deep blue sky making the perfect backdrop. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2019

merci Suzanne;
I think you're right: when there are no cormorant, I've seen already seagulls on this branch

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
you give me a smile with this shot - as usual a special moment and different perspective of a bird

excellent camera settings, well framed - great initial impression

I just imagine you hunting for these moments - well done

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2019

thanks so much again

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 22-Feb-2019

you are very welcome

Comment from blujdrawings
It's quite intriging and sometimes funny when animals or birds decide to turn away like they are ignoring the human. Good angle and lighting is great. A really good piece

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reply by the author on 20-Feb-2019

thank you