Crystal In That Light

© Michael S. Lazarus

Crystal In That Light

Uploaded: March 14, 2008

Description

f/7.1, 1/1250, 70-300mmVR@185mm, DSC_9588, 8:45AM, ISO400, Exp Bias-.033

I spotted this gull on Miami's South Beach gazing into the morning sun at that special time when all things glow and the water sparkles. I named her Crystal. I cropped and adjusted the photo using Apple's iPhoto. Enjoy!

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 185.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Kristy A. Keene March 14, 2008

Great Capture!!! #877462

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 14, 2008

Nice capture, Michael. Pretty bird. Love the water. #5642853

Eivor Kuchta March 15, 2008

This is a very beautiful gull portrait, Michael. How much did you pay for his thoughts - LOL? Here I'm totally okay with cut off body parts. I like the lines in the blurred background. #5645258

Lynn Haack March 19, 2008

Wonderful clarity. Beautiful colors and comp. Very well done!! WTG...Lynn #5664229

Michael S. Lazarus March 21, 2008

Kristy, Kay, Eivor and Lynn I want to thank you for taking your valuable time to comment on my image here. I value each and every one. #5674225

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic March 23, 2008

Michael.
Congratulation for your EP of this wonderful picture.
YSA
#5681405

cheryl m. phillips March 25, 2008

I am really liking this one Michael!
Great clarity on the Gull and the colors and light really set it off.
~cheryl #5697754

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