SeaGull C&C

[B.E.S]

 

[Ron Evers]

That's it OP. Do you like it better this way?

 

[Compaq]

Your second shot is much better when it comes to interestingness and composition. It is, however, underexposed, but in my opinion composition and interesting images is more important than exposure when we're learning. Anyone can learn exposure, anyone can't learn how to compose good images.

 

[AgentDrex]

Thank you so much Ron...I love learning and will no longer refer to gulls incorrectly as seagulls...that being said...here are a few of my gull photos for comparison:

#1 - Gull Waasuup?

Gulls and water may go together...but I feel gulls and parking lots go together as well...frickin' annoying birds anyways...mine mine mine mine mine mine

#2 - Gulls in Flight

#3 - Dragon Gulls

(bottom right gull is from the Third Reich apparently...I really should add an arm/wingband to it)

Don't mean to steal thread (not that these would) but just want to give OP some more ideas perhaps.

 

[Compaq]

LOLz @ dragon gulls!

 

[B.E.S]

That's it OP. Do you like it better this way?

I do like it much better this way. It makes the Gull more intresting, yet more the subject. Thank you Ron. The tip was helpfull. I enjoy taking pictures. I soon to hope to find a true professional to maybe shadow. Id also like to attend school for photography. I am 100% new to all of this and im still learning the tips and tricks to my camera.

 

[B.E.S]

AgentDrex The first picture seems over exposed to me. Im still learning so please feel free to correct me.

 

[MSnowy]

Next time your out shooting bring a little bread and the seagulls will pose as long as you want

A gull yes, a Seagull no. There is no such bird as a Seagull.

As the others have said, it is a nicely taken shot but uninteresting.

Funny I've lived on the seashore for over 50 years and they've always been called seagulls. Boy wait 'till I let the locals know.

 

[AgentDrex]

Don't tell the locals...they'll take your hide...

Yeah...the first was over-exposed a tad...I just like the way it had a "waassuup?" look...

 

[shortpants]

I like this crop, but yes it's very underexposed and gray. It could be salvaged if you shot in RAW.

 

[Compaq]

It's also a little low on contrast. I tried to do a simple curves adjustment and added a little bit of contrast. Not great, but...

 

[B.E.S]

I see what you mean. The weather was great up till the end of the day and it was very hazy. But thank you for your input. It shure helps. I have a Nikon D5100 and I'm learning how to use it. I have the determination I will get this down. It may take some time. Every one has been a great help.