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Photo of the Day ~ Birds Category ~ March 20, 2008

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Dry Wings
by Alan Estep (ClickinAL) 
Camera:
Canon EOS 40-D
Location:
Seattle, Washington
 
United States of America

Photographer Notes:
Along the shoreline of Puget Sound this gull kept diving for something to eat about 12 times in a row. He would pull back out of the water just before his wings fully submerged each time he did this manuver. It was very entertaining to watch as he did this quite often for some time farther away down the shoreline.


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Suzanne Buckles commented on March 20, 2008 02:12:
Very cool shot Alan! I love the water splashing about the wings - it's so clear and crisp. A very surreal shot as well.....great capture!
Mustafa Kizilcay commented on March 20, 2008 06:51:
A striking shot at the right moment, Alan. It is very clear and sharp. B&W emphasizes more the action. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD!
Patrice Cigallio Wesa commented on March 20, 2008 08:28:
I simply love this unique and wonderful capture of this gull who took great care not to get his wings wet. Marvelous detail & clarity with wonderful tones. I really like that pose and the big splash of water. Terrific shot and comp, Alan, congratulations!!!
Kumiko Parkinson commented on March 20, 2008 09:06:
The water looks amazing, so as the gull...Great shot, Alan!
Kirsten Kjaer commented on March 20, 2008 09:23:
Great timing and capture, Alan. Congrats on your win today.
Joyce Webley commented on March 20, 2008 10:45:
Excellent action shot with super detail. This was one interesting gull to watch! Congratulations on your well deserved win today,Alan!
Linn Smith commented on March 20, 2008 14:26:
Terrific stop action timing and wonderful tonal range...a treat to watch and photograph! Congratulations on your POTD!
Renee Harrell commented on March 20, 2008 15:43:
I didn't know a gull would actually go under the water...! Quite the "Discovery", Alan! Nice focus on the black and white...! Great action image! Congrats on the POTD!
Tom Briggs commented on March 20, 2008 19:22:
Wonderful capture, Alan. Nice clarity and detail. Congrats on your POTD.
Alan Estep commented on March 21, 2008 08:40:
Thanks everyone for all of your comments.
Sharon Bree commented on March 25, 2008 04:46:
Congrats on POTD Alan, wonderful timing and so sharp.


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