Reviews from

Swooping Down!

View of a diving seagull.

22 total reviews 
Comment from VMarguarite


You have produced a distinctly captivating, flying action photograph of this seagull. These words also come to my mind when viewing your 'Swooping Down!' photo: majestic, graceful, descending, freedom!.

VMarguarite :)

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 09-Feb-2022
    Very many thanks for your kind review!
reply by VMarguarite on 09-Feb-2022
    You are very welcome. :)
Comment from martin smith images


Well you couldn't ask for a sharper image of a bird in flight than this one. Very well focused and presented and well placed in the frame. Very well done

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 16-Jan-2022
    Very many thanks!
Comment from Ana Maria Russo


Beautiful! Did you use a big lens? Or were you close to this seagull? You have nice colours and a good definition. Thank you so much for sharing!

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 16-Jan-2022
    Your very kind review is appreciated! If I remember correctly I used my extendable 300mm zoom lens.
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


Awesome reaction from sucha great position as it seems this bird was nearly flying over you - so we really can see the perfect deetails of his/her body with all the sections and color combinations that is is really beautiful and through the sharpness excellent in details
a great frame and super background as the natural blue is special - Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 15-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 15-Jan-2022
    Your very kind and nice review is appreciated!
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 16-Jan-2022
    You are very welcome, xoxo
Comment from cleo85


The stop-in-action is perfect. The position of the legs shows r=that the bird is going to land. The spread plumes of the wings and tail show how the bird uses the air currents for its flight. Your photo is excellent focused and exposed and has good depth. I appreciate the sharpness of detail and the realism of light and color. The photo is well composed. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 15-Jan-2022
    Very many thanks for your kind, detailed and thoughtful review!
reply by cleo85 on 15-Jan-2022
    You're very welcome! :o)
reply by cleo85 on 15-Jan-2022
    You're very welcome! :o)
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


You did a wonderful capture of the lovely seagull also. Really good form it had and such swooping movement it presents. The sky is so blue, like a commercial work. The seagull's wing is a little close to the top. Would be even prettier if it were down a little.

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 14-Jan-2022
    I am very grateful for your kind review!
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 14-Jan-2022
    Most welcome indeed!
Comment from MKFlood


or it could be like a bomber. the bird is thinking to himself..."ok first ill fly over them and drop a lil crap and then return to steal a chip while they are cleaning themselves!" gulls are wicked! lol..yes this is a cool capture. the angle of the shot of this wing spread gull with rich blue background is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 14-Jan-2022
    I am very grateful for your kind and detailed review! It is based on what many people would think but not write. Well done!
Comment from ElliR



OK, it's a seagull.
Spot-on focus and just love that intense stare! Quite an impressive action shot.
Great in flight click Nickman and nice white on blue !

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 14-Jan-2022
    Your kind review is appreciated!
Comment from Carina Imbrogno


This is such a wonderful image of a seagull they are beautiful birds. You capture an amazing close-up of him you can see the details pretty clear. Wonderful composition my friend thank you so much for sharing such amazing photography

 Comment Written 14-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 14-Jan-2022
    I am very grateful for your kind review! Please you enjoyed my photo!!
Comment from JirinaInspire


Nice photograph of the seagull with great details and light shining through the open wings.
Great colors and details.
Having the bird closer to the center could be a better presentation.
Overall pleasing presentation.

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 Comment Written 13-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 14-Jan-2022
    I do appreciate your kind review and suggestion!
reply by JirinaInspire on 14-Jan-2022
    Very much welcome.