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Going In

This gull had just dropped a clam it had caught. It was beginning to fly down for its food.

This gull had just dropped a clam it had caught. It was beginning to fly down for its food.
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Canon EOS REBEL T5

settings

Aperture 56/10 ISO 125 Shutter 1/1000 Focal Length 250/1

upload_date

Aug, 2016

Views

108

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Awards

Action Award

Great Shot

Superb Composition

+10

Absolute Masterpiece

+10

Outstanding Creativity

Top Choice

Peer Award

Top Ranks

Top 30 rank

Behind The Lens

Location

It was a warm winter day and I decided to enjoy the weather and visit our local beach. I saw this gull dropping clams in the parking lot and couldn't resist taking photos of it.

Time

I remember going to the beach in mid afternoon. I knew that the beach would be quiet and I would have the freedom to move to capture my photos.

Lighting

The lighting was perfect, the sun did not shine directly on the gull. The sky was perfect too, not a cloud insight.

Equipment

I used a Canon T6i with a 600mm lens.

Inspiration

I was inspired to capture the gull because of its determination to crack the shell and have a meal.

Editing

The only post processing was cropping my photo.

In my camera bag

I usually have my 600mm lens, 400mm lens and a 55mm lens. I also carry a crystal ball to capture unique nature images.

Feedback

I have learned to be patience when photographing animals. You may think you have that perfect shot when an animal can totally change the course of action. Most times I sit and when I think an animal is about to move I hold the shutter open for continuous action photos. This photo is an example of this.

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Going In

This gull had just dropped a clam it had caught. It was beginning to fly down for its food.

Behind The Lens

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