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Black Headed Gulls mating

It's breeding season for Black Headed Gulls, and I captured this image at WWT Slimbridge.

As the birds themselves are pretty much monochrome, I thought the photo would suit a black and white treatment. I used the NIK tools to tweak the contrast and add a bit of simulated grain.

Perhaps I should have given the gulls some privacy... :-)
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11 comments

Herb Riddle said:

A fine catch here Gavin. The mono suits well.

Cheers. Herb
5 weeks ago ( translate )

Günter Klaus said:

Das schaut ja klasse aus,wie du diesen Moment aufgenommen hast lieber Gavin,sehr schön ist das mit diesen SW Look :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
5 weeks ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

Very well caught at the right moment and with perfect sharpness, bw is the right choice. 800mm, wow!
5 weeks ago

Gavin Johnson replied to Gudrun:

Thanks Gudrun! As I do a lot of bird photography I treated myself to Canon’s 200-800mm super zoom. It’s quite slow (f9 at 800mm) but light enough to hand hold, and not *too* insanely expensive!
5 weeks ago

Gudrun replied to Gavin Johnson:

The weight has always been the reason why I only have the 70-200 (plus 1,4 extender). I once held Canon's 100-400 and found it way too heavy for me.
5 weeks ago

Mikus said:

Prima Moment abgepasst. Klasse in s/w.
5 weeks ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Great action shot.
5 weeks ago

J.Garcia said:

"Perhaps I should have given the gulls some privacy..."
Ahaha..
They are uninhibited, and the female doesn't seem enthusiastic..
Wonderful image, Gavin!

If you wish i invite for group:
5 weeks ago

J.Garcia replied to J.Garcia:

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5 weeks ago ( translate )

Jo WaLo said:

Tolle Bildwirkung in schwarzweiß!
5 weeks ago ( translate )

uwschu said:

Klasse und mit einer ziemlich langen Brennweite unterwegs, das ist schon eine Hausnummer die 800mm am Ende.
Da geh ich es etwas gemütlicher an, mit Nikons Z 180-600
4 weeks ago ( translate )