Kip’s Comments - March 29, 2023

Wanting More

Most of the time when I attempt bird photography my preference would be an interesting composition featuring a bird in flight. However, when it comes to the ring-billed gull (featured here), I would really like a photo of the bird in a static position that does not include something man-made, or covered in bird droppings, or simply unattractive. To date I do not remember saving a ring-billed gull photo meeting my static criteria.

Today, after being left alone by a quick departing double-crested cormorant (first of the year), I had only this ring-billed gull to practice wildlife photography on. Like normal, the gull provided ample opportunity for photos, but all were in flight against an uninteresting blue sky. I suppose some picture is better than no picture, but this does leave me wanting more from this species.

Ring-billed Gull in Flight - Image 796709