I think you made the right decision, Sandi. I agree with Kathy it adds balance to the image. This is razor sharp , with wonderful color. I like how how he is looking right into the lens. Excellent camera work !
Beautiful clarity and the seagul looks to have a great interest in the photographer :) I am used to black or red legged/beaked gulls so this one with the yellow is very interesting :)
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Absolutely wonderful. If you had not said anything about the grass I would never noticed it. Your subject is riveting. Excellent bird in sharp focus with great exposure and shallow depth of field making that good bokeh effect.