Strong composition, Ann.

If I may be bold.. looks like you and your camera were facing some challenging lighting conditions. And in turn, there is some overexposure on the seagull's face and chest.

So.. apart from making adjustments on the Exposure Compensation (for point and shoot cameras) front before clicking.. here are some considerations once in the editing chair:

Tony Kuyper Photography | "Luminosity Masks"

"Luminosity masks are nothing more than selections based on the brightness values of the image. The basic luminosity mask, called "Lights", selects pixels in proportion to their brightness in the image."

In other words..

Creating and using Luminosity Masks allows you to make adjustments on, for example, the Highlights areas/sections of images.

Too bright? Tone them down, simply put. Without affecting the overall image.. just that of the areas/selections.

Have a look see at your 'adjusted'/Luminosity Masked photo here..

"Curious" - Luminosity Masked


Quite a bit to digest, I understand. However, if you can get this down and into your editing repertoire.. your images will love you for it.

As there are a variety of masks.. each suitable to a particular editing task.. that will allow you to draw on and bring out more details in your images.


Make no mistake about my words above.. this is a nice shot. Caught my eye and brought me in for a closer look.

And.. but, of course.. thanks for sharing this one with us.

The gull is so calm and serene! I love the markings that can be seen on the back part of the sea gull. The composition is really good, too. Beautiful image. (p.s. Les's advice is good)

Les made some fine pointers on you light difficulties but apart from that the image just really stands out. Very sharp and something about how the foreground is so nice and the background pleasingly fades off. It jumps at you in a good way.

I agree with Frank about the way it looks from front to back, and I would say Les offered some good advice. Seagulls make a super subject for the camera, kudos Ann. tigs=^..^=

---Unfortunately he was disappointed!---

Ann, be glad that it hasn't 'rewarded' you for your 'generosity' by one of his most famous 'weapons' (droppings, lol).
Very fine 'portrait' of this 'Maritime Pigeon'.
Well done again!

What a fine photo. It`s about as close to perfect as you can get with the exception of the point that Les made.

He's giving you a great pose - marvelous capture and detail