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my gullfriend

Posted by
Becky (los angeles, United States) on 2 May 2011 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom

What an amazing presence the gull has here and such a wise look in the eye . . I quite expect to read you had a conversation !!

2 May 2011 5:53am

@Ronnie 2¢: Oh yes. We did have a bit of a connection - I was a bit on the melancholy side this particular day - and I swear this little gull did not want to leave me without talking it out. : )!

Richard from Duns, United Kingdom

Fantastic Becky, presence it has in bundles. Superb shot!

2 May 2011 6:47am

CElliottUK from Reading, United Kingdom

What a great title! I hope the two of you are very happy together!!

2 May 2011 6:49am

@CElliottUK: gullfriends forever!!

Christine from Duns, United Kingdom

Wow, and a gull with attitude

2 May 2011 7:12am

cristoF from montbéliard, France

quel regard .....limite y fait peur !!
un trés beau portrait !

2 May 2011 7:13am

kitty from Seoul, South Korea

Looks like she'd like you to take her for a coffee ^^

2 May 2011 8:07am

ORBIT from Kerman, Iran

Attractive. ;D
Wonderful portrait. :)

2 May 2011 8:10am

kiwisa from North Shore, New Zealand

The beady little gull eye is watching you very carefully.

2 May 2011 8:48am

Dokmateo from madird, Spain

Stunning portrait...excellent framing with superb light and shadow!

2 May 2011 9:06am

Scene by Sharon Photography from Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Are we sure he/she is friendly?
Fantastic close-up on your feathered friend - you certainly have his/her attention.
Excellent!

2 May 2011 10:48am

@Scene by Sharon Photography: No we aren't sure of anything : )! Boy, girl, friendly, not friendly... But the gull was very attentive and I didn't have any food with me - so something was going on there - my late aunt perhaps?!!! : )!!

Shahryar from Isfahan, Iran

good shot :)

2 May 2011 11:01am

rem_la from Villiers, France

supereb ce jeu d'ombre et de lumiere !

2 May 2011 11:18am

Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada

Super title to go with this stunning shot Becky! 5-stars!!!! Bravo! ;-)

2 May 2011 11:45am

@Eric Cousineau: thank you Eric!

Wolfen from Villefranche S/S, France

Un beau portrait animalier, mais qui regarde l'autre ?
Bonne semaine

2 May 2011 2:49pm

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

A wise old bird! Your lighting creates a compelling portrait. Love the beady eye as well.

2 May 2011 2:50pm

franz from Baden, Austria

beautiful title for a beautiful photo! how can you be sure that's not your "boy"friend?!?

2 May 2011 2:56pm

@franz: it could be my boyfriend. : )

Shar from Pilot Butte near Regina, SK, Canada

Nice lighting from the one side, makes me think that your gullfriend posed for her portrait!

2 May 2011 4:24pm

The Mouse from Glasgow, United Kingdom

I like your play on words, great shot, your studio?
Hope it is a gullfriend and your not gullible!

2 May 2011 5:37pm

@The Mouse: Ha! Yes my studio on the beach - she was late for the shoot as usual - which is why it's a little blurry... rushing to get it into the Vanity Fair -

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

I like your title!:))) Beautiful animal portrait and superb light!

2 May 2011 6:30pm

Olivier from Manage, Belgium

Excellent, this light is very good...

2 May 2011 7:07pm

Tede from Aubenas 07, France

Amazing light, a splendid portrait. Nice day.

2 May 2011 8:17pm

Thea from Leeuwarden, Netherlands

She looks fantastic..and so clever somehow!

2 May 2011 8:27pm

@Thea: If the eyes are the window to the soul - then there's quite a soul in there - : )

DULCIE from Danville, CA, United States

Hmmmm...she looks about to offer you some wise advice.
Love this macro !! :-)

2 May 2011 11:25pm

Sam from Chennai, India

Beautiful portrait. Lovely eyes and expression. Great capture. A good friend indeed ... A great title. Love it. :)

2 May 2011 11:26pm

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

A very wise looking fellow! There seems to be a lot going on in that bird brain.

3 May 2011 12:18am

@Steve Rice: some studies have shown - there really is a lot going on in that bird brain. : )

k@ from Paris, France

ha, i laugh aloud with your title, thanks - and what a face to face, impressive eye-contact, love it.

3 May 2011 7:04am

LauraS from Chico, United States

He is making me sleepy, very sleepy, as he hypnotizes us looking at him.

3 May 2011 8:05pm

Bettina from Los Angeles, United States

Amazing presence in that face!

8 May 2011 5:17am

d_Dub from Columbia, SC, United States

Interesting lighting. I'm assuming ambient, but it almost has a strobe effect to it. Kudos, either way!

5 Jun 2011 7:08am