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Larus Argentatus
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Uploaded: 08/04/08 9:51 PM GMT
Larus Argentatus
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That's what the herring gull's latin name is apparently. Or to be completely accurate, Larus Argentatus Argentaus. I post this despite my misgivings about these things. For those who haven't seen the story, I was 'mugged' by one in Eastbourne a couple of weeks ago. I was walking down the street eating a sandwich and one flew smack into the back of my head. When I recovered it was there on the ground looking at me, having taken the sandwich from my hand and wolfed it down in one mouthful. This is an early experiment with my new Sigma 70-300mm lens.
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I think it's a pact between all gulls Nigel lol. They act the same at Myrtle Beach also, wanting whatever you're eating and expecting it to be given without question. I haven't been attacked yet (thankfully) but they have gotten their revenge on my jeep several times lol. Wonderful closeup you've shared with us. What a proud stance it has.
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Oh no it aint, its a Seagull.....lol.
Good close up m8.
Mark.
Good close up m8.
Mark.
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Well, if this an experiment then I'm looking forward to seeing an image when you're au fait with the new lens. love the bird but love the story even more.
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Beautiful. I say the experiment is a success. They look nicer with their mouths closed. : )
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The b/g shading and colour is spot on. The beak/eye is in sharp detail, however the rest is not. I very much like the dominant look to this, especialy given what he/she did :) Wish I had that lens. You will succeed quite nicely my friend. Let's see some more!
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Excellent prsentation and wonderful experiment too!!
great work Nigel!
great work Nigel!
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So, you got mugged by a bird? Couldn't have happened to a more worthy person. Love the bird, especially the eye level view. I don't know anything about that lens so I'll watch your postings with great interest.
Owd Momma
Owd Momma
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The story brings tears to my eyes mate!....
~~As I crease up from laffin'!!~~
Happened to me a while back, but mine was a bag-a-chips!....Should send all these back to Argentina-tatus or whatever eh!
~~As I crease up from laffin'!!~~
Happened to me a while back, but mine was a bag-a-chips!....Should send all these back to Argentina-tatus or whatever eh!
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Hope you don't develope a phobia about gulls after an event like that. Quite an imperious look on this bird. Do you think word got around that you're an easy mark? Great shot, Nigel, and have fun with the new lens.
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Such fierce looking gulls you have up there Nigel- this one looks quite capable of pinching a sarnie as well.
Wonderful shot of him - I am sure it is a him.
Wonderful shot of him - I am sure it is a him.
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
im still laughing at the story of the seagull despite reading it before and you telling me it, it is funny! lol. but you did great getting this one, he is a fairly large imposing looking bird and im impressed with the latin name for it! lol. i think i have one pretty much the same as this, did you get as many out of focus flying ones as i did?? lol, great focus on that beak, glad we ate our butties in the car i would have hated to see you get smacked in the back of the head again.
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Your dead posh,Here's me thinking it's a seagull,Try eating a burger in South Shields the local rag ran an item about them attacking people Hitchcock style,Apparently they only attack if your moving..Bet you were running like hell..Heh Heh.
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Cheap thrills are always expensive.
They fly around, looking for the most gullible person they can find--then whammo. At least he didn't get it to go. Great shot with your new lens Sir Nigel. Love the soft background.
Tick
Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
Great shot of a seagull, whenever I see them on the beach i probably take a thousand pictures of them, but they dont end up this good lol.
Very well done :)
Very well done :)
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Great portrait. So sorry to hear about your mishap, they can be pretty aggressive!
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Interesting shot I believe your Sigma is very accurate in providing such a crisp image.
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Ed.
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