Yesterday I had a bit of fun photographing this Ring-billed Gull at Farmington Bay Wildlife Management Area in Davis County, Utah.
Banking Ring-billed Gull against a clear blue sky – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1/4000, ISO 640, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light, not baited
I love the snowy whites these gulls exhibit in their plumage year round. This gull flew in towards me then turned to expose its complete underside.
Ring-billed Gull starting a dive – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1/6400, ISO 640, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light, not baited
This image is the next frame I took as the gull turned to dive towards the water. Just one frame can make quite a difference in poses when you are photographing a Ring-billed Gull on the wing.
Life is good.
Mia
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Lovely poster print Mia!
Thank you Maria, it would make a nice print.
He’s such a beautiful bird. Carol
Thanks Carol, I think they are beautiful birds too.
Woah, nice!
Thank you Laurence
I love these! The eyes are fantastic. Excellent work, as always, Mia!
Thank you Beverly.
Just brilliant, the Ring-billed Gull flying is one of your best, cheers Mia.
Tnank you Bob, the gull made getting the images a lot of fun.
I love the flight shots too Mia, very nice!
Thansk Dan!