Judy's Photoblog
Not at all hesitant...
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 13 January 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
This is referred to as a Laughing Gull.
Thank you so much for visiting my blog; your comments are greatly appreciated. I apologize for not getting to all of your posts. I will visit as time permits.
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Bookfool from Mississippi, United States
I am loving these photos. I've never seen this type of gull -- assuming gull is the right word.
13 Jan 2009 5:31am
@Bookfool: Thanks for your comment ... I added a link on the Laughing Gull.
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Again incredible!!! They look so surreal....amazing!
13 Jan 2009 7:14am
@Linerberry: Thanks, Caroline.
lorraine from Canada
It's so amazing I really feel like I'm in another world, wow...having all sorts of trouble with am3 today but still I'll never stop visiting lol (ihope)
13 Jan 2009 1:04pm
@lorraine: I too, am having trouble ... but have to leave for work. Thanks for your comment, sweet friend!
Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom
Very similar to our Black Headed Gull,but the Laughing Gull is a bigger heavier bird altogether...Cracking shots Judy,more power to your trigger finger...
13 Jan 2009 2:45pm
@Jeff: Thanks, Jeff .... the "trigger finger" was definitely busy that evening! :D
@Marie-Hélène Ammor: Thank you so much.
Susan from Pompano Beach, FL, United States
Wow, wonderful use of that continuous shooting button, if that's what you used! Love the blur showing the movement of the wings.....
13 Jan 2009 3:57pm
@Susan: Actually, that camera doesn't have that "continuous shooting button" like my DSLR, but I was fortunate to catch them anyway.
Chris from South Jersey, United States
I love these photos - how the birds are lining up for a treat!! Great captures.....
13 Jan 2009 4:40pm
@Chris: Thank you, Chris ... we could do this every evening, but then it would be monotonous! :D
MJ from Delaware, United States
great capture... of the action and all that beautiful sky
13 Jan 2009 6:00pm
@MJ: Thanks, MJ ... and you KNOW of "that beautiful sky".
@fredo: Thank you!
@Veronelle: Thank you, Veronelle.
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Judy, that is an impressive display of a friendly bird! a beautiful Gull.
13 Jan 2009 10:54pm
@Scott Schilling: Thank you so much, Scott. I appreciate your comments, especially because I don't have the National Parks accessible.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Very professional Judy, compliments to you.
14 Jan 2009 12:38am
@Observing: Thank you, Mike ... your words are meaningful.
@Jen: Thanks, Jen, and you're right, "Not scared at all!" :D
tyan from Singapore, Singapore
Their faces looks so special!YOur bravery has won us a fantastic viewing of these wonderful creatures!:)
14 Jan 2009 2:17am
@tyan: I'm happy you're feeling more brave, Tyan! <grin>
Marion from Liberty Township, United States
Judy, what incredible and delightful shots! I love them! Very well put together in the collage. :)
14 Jan 2009 2:51am
@Marion: Thank you, Marion ... and off to bed!
@JJ: Thanks, JJ.
Sony DSC-H5
1/400 second
F/4.0
ISO 160
9 mm