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Uploaded: 01/11/11 1:06 PM GMT
Soaring Gull
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Cromwell, Connecticut, USA. A beautiful, but chilly, sunny day precedes a pending snow storm. That called for some outdoor time taking photos. When I arrived at a spot by the river, the gulls took exception to my presence and noisily flew around before settling back down. This one, more casual than the others, simply soared around. He was nice enough to do several flybys so I could get the shot. Enjoy!

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::trixxie17
01/11/11 3:16 PM GMT
Jonathan Livingston I presume! wonderful shot Thad - simple and beautiful.
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::Jimbobedsel
01/11/11 3:40 PM GMT
I love the perfect focus on the head, and especially the eye of that gull. Beautiful blue sky, also. Excellent job, Thad.
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.avedeloff
01/11/11 3:57 PM GMT
The clarity and focus are amazing on this shot! A great shot.
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.Starglow
01/11/11 4:02 PM GMT
Love this bird against the blue, blue sky.
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::Ramad
01/11/11 5:04 PM GMT
Nice sharp shot Thad. The gull looks great against the blue sky.
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.elektronist
01/11/11 5:42 PM GMT
Very nice pose from this gull, Thad. Great focus, lighting and colors.

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.rvdb
01/11/11 6:26 PM GMT
Caught in flight nice .... shot.

Rob
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::solita17
01/11/11 6:46 PM GMT
Good one! Clarity is excellent and I love the bluer than blue sky... ;-)
mary
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::0930_23
01/11/11 7:05 PM GMT
Perfecto Thad. It looks better then a $20 cigar.

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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
::Inkeri
01/11/11 8:06 PM GMT
A Stunning photo,Thad.The Gull looks so Beautiful against that blue sky.
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.Eubeen
01/11/11 10:05 PM GMT
Great job Thad. Wonderful clarity and focus on the gull. Love the details.
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::Susiesun
01/11/11 10:42 PM GMT
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Sharp and beautiful, Thad! Super well done!
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::Silvanus
01/12/11 12:13 AM GMT
I'm glad this one was so cooperative! I love the quality of the light, and the bird looks fantastic against that cerulean blue sky. A nice, sharp closeup and wonderful shot, Thad!

- Steve
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::egggray
01/12/11 12:32 AM GMT
Stunning detail, focus and in flight capture.
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::cynlee
01/12/11 12:40 AM GMT
Just beautiful, Thad! A most difficult shot and you did it perfectly. Lovely colors and sharpness is super.
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.Catharina1
01/12/11 5:15 PM GMT
Such great action work you have done Thad! Enjoy this flying friend! Mich
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::SEFA
01/12/11 6:12 PM GMT
I agree with Mich, Thad, this is such a well done capture. Great action and the details are amazing
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.icedancer
01/12/11 6:28 PM GMT
Really great capture and like the way the detailed under wings cast the shadow on the body, wonderful timing
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.StarLite
01/15/11 7:49 PM GMT
Wow, this is an amazing capture! I love the up close shot of this bird flying in the air against the very blue sky! Just beautiful..
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::Foxfire66
01/19/11 8:19 PM GMT
Really nice capture! Birds in Flight are hard to catch well.
Nice Job.
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