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 © Greg Downing Photography all rights reserved. Bonaparte’s Gull, California I found this bird about a year ago at Bolsa Chica in Orange County, CA. This non-breeding adult was photographed from the bridge by lying down with the lens resting on the base of the walking surface in order to get as low as possible. There was no wind and the sun was bright but diffused slightly through some dark storm clouds, making for dramatic lighting. A friend of mine preaches “always point your shadow at the bird”, but for mostly white birds (particularly with white breasts) I almost always prefer to stay away from direct frontal lighting. Instead, I prefer the sun coming slightly from the rear and side in order to cast a shadow on the breast. This brings some depth and shadow detail to what would be an otherwise flat looking image. Comments and brutal critiques welcomed. EOS 10D, EF 600/4 IS, 1.4TC, 1/800 @ f8, ISO 200 Greg Downing
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I like it... and your lighting preference shows off well here Greg. 
Beautiful portrait and amazing detail, Greg. The angle of the light works nicely here! Wouldn't change a thing.
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