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Old 01-17-2010, 09:09 PM
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Seagulls I mean. They just give you some amazing poses if you talk to them nicely. Just ask my good friend Steve. AKA Beachcomber. He was the inspiration for this one.
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Old 01-17-2010, 09:11 PM
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excellent capture of it looking right at you......I have wanted to get to the coast for some time now if for no other reason than to capture shots like this
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Old 01-17-2010, 09:12 PM
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I find photographing seagulls REALLY difficult but you have nailed it there JTP! I love the way its looking directly at the camera.
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Wow! You must having a winning way with birds Dave (the feathered variety I mean, lol)...that is an amazing shot. Kiwi Gulls are not quite so obliging lol.
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Old 01-17-2010, 09:17 PM
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just plain great Dave ..
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Dave have you been showing off your sexy legs again cause that gull is looking straight at you, lol. Awesome shot my friend.
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Nicely captured Dave, very well done and staring straight at the camera too, cheers Steve.
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David DH,
WOW! Another wonderful shot...you had a good time at the Marina and found some obliging gulls...and you captured it with genius.
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Hi Dave .... I think you and Steve are the seagull whisperers ... you know how to captured them in photos ... very very nice .... take care
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Excellent capture Dave, love the pp work my friend!
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