Hermans Gull in Florida? Yep.

Posted by Stuartphotography on Fri Feb 13, 2004 11:34 pm

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Most noted for being a left coast bird, this Hermans Gull was shot at Ft. Desoto East Beach in St Pete, FL

I shot this just after the STL Manatee workshop, fueled by the knowledge gained in general photography and ready to test the new camera, I was jazzed to see this guy.

D2H, 70-200 2.8 VR, ISO 200, Sunny 16 - 2/3 , Hand Held.

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by Greg Downing on Fri Feb 13, 2004 11:38 pm

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This is an excellent shot of a Heerrmann's Gull!

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by Alan Murphy on Fri Feb 13, 2004 11:51 pm

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Beautiful shot Stuart. Wish for a lower angle. The black border works well here although it puts it over the 650 pixel limit.

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by Sandy Mossberg on Sat Feb 14, 2004 9:55 am

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Excellent shot, Stu. Moving the bird slightly to the left in the frame and shooting from a lower angle would have put it over the top.

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by AlexC on Sat Feb 14, 2004 5:31 pm

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How do you know it belongs to Herman ??

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Lovely bird and pretty good pose, I agree with Sandy for the bird to be a little more towards the left of the frame, lovely sandy BG,
Nice exposure and detail!! Congrats!!

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by Bob Ettinger on Sat Feb 14, 2004 10:23 pm

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Stu,

Well done but even in the warm areas you have to get lower to the ground

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by Juli Wilcox on Sat Feb 14, 2004 10:30 pm

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I'm going to be contrary and tell you I love the viewing angle and everything about this photo. It is slightly comical in that the bird seems to be standing up to you. I think the BG colors set off the colors in the head and make for a pleasing combination.

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by Jill on Sat Feb 14, 2004 10:41 pm

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Stu, I know this gull personally since he was a youngster! The gal who discovered him did name him Herman!! What else? Indeed, Herman is a handsome devil regardless of his positiion and yours!!! Very nice!!!

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by Rozuki on Sun Feb 15, 2004 1:41 pm

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Nice one of "Hermie", Stu!

It was very nice of the fellow photographer/birder lady to tell us about him...and let us follow her to the beach where he was waiting for his lunch!

~Rosanne

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