The One that Almost Got Away by taffy

The One that Almost Got Away

My unplanned pattern of one-animal-at-a-time continues with tonight's post of this lone seagull flying by at sunset. I had gone down to the beach to photograph the sunset -- a huge yellow orb against a reddish sky. But, then a few gulls started flying by so I tried to get one in front of the sun. Of course, it didn't work out, but I got this one clear shot of the bird as it was leaving my frame.
Thank you for your response to the bunny yesterday -- and yes, I am concerned about it devouring our plants, especially when we are off-island for a week.
good colour contrast and action capture
June 21st, 2018  
Lovely image which makes me laugh! How often have I got a fantastic shot of a bird just leaving the scene! Lol!
June 21st, 2018  
Beautiful shot!
June 21st, 2018  
What a beautiful evening shot of the gull! Junko @jyokota sent me to look at her "Flying Toucan" from a few years back and this looks like the paired bookend!
June 21st, 2018  
Well caught. Wonderful backgroud.
June 21st, 2018  
superb shot
June 21st, 2018  
Wonderful colours and details
June 21st, 2018  
A stunning capture and wonderful tones, fav!
June 21st, 2018  
I like the blueish tones on the bird's plumage against the orange sky. And the detail on the feathers. And the negative space.
June 21st, 2018  
Ha ha, great title! Super against this sky, even if it was a little camera shy. If only it had known you were making it a star for posterity!
June 21st, 2018  
At least you captured him even though he is flying out of the picture. What a lovely colour he is.
June 21st, 2018  
Lovely. And what a beautiful sky behind him.
June 21st, 2018  
What gorgeous sky tones and just caught him before he flies out of the picture - great painterly effect ! fav
June 21st, 2018  
Very painterly and I love the blue tone in the gull.
June 21st, 2018  
Beautiful sky and love the title:)
June 21st, 2018  
Looks very like a painting. Love the beautiful gull and the background colours. Fav.
June 21st, 2018  
Wonderful
June 21st, 2018  
terrific :)
June 21st, 2018  
Gorgeous! Love the cool colouring of the bird against the warm colours of the sky
June 21st, 2018  
This is beautiful, the gull’s wings look huge!
June 21st, 2018  
Stunning action shot with amazing colours. Fav
June 21st, 2018  
I love how in the warm light of the setting sun it has reflected blue against this seagull.
June 21st, 2018  
Beautiful shot with lovely colors
June 21st, 2018  
Gorgeous image!
June 21st, 2018  
wowsers!!! this is stunning
June 21st, 2018  
Such a great capture and I love your title.
June 21st, 2018  
Perfect shot💕
June 21st, 2018  
Beautiful! Fav.
June 21st, 2018  
Nice use of negative space and color. Beautiful!
June 21st, 2018  
amazing colours
June 21st, 2018  
I really like the blue tinge on the seagull contrasting with the orange sky.
June 21st, 2018  
Wonderful capture. Fav!! 😀
June 21st, 2018  
A class photo, I thought this one is in a different league & then I saw your name! Wonderful!
June 21st, 2018  
Fabulous
June 21st, 2018  
Fabulous shot. Fav
June 21st, 2018  
What a good caption too - so perfect for his position. His details are so good - just a fabulous overall effect.
June 21st, 2018  
Well caught, love the background colours
June 21st, 2018  
Elegant and luscious@ Fav!
June 22nd, 2018  
Wonderful colours and timing!
June 22nd, 2018  
Looks terrific against that sky Taffy. Strange colour for a seagull.
June 22nd, 2018  
Wow! This is awesome
June 22nd, 2018  
Beautiful
June 22nd, 2018  
Incredible picture.
June 22nd, 2018  
Pretty color for his flight
June 22nd, 2018  
Love the tranquility and composition! Do beware of the bunny. Our bunny family has been more busy than the deer.
June 22nd, 2018  
The colors are amazing. And great detail! Fav.
June 22nd, 2018  
Great colours in the sky
June 22nd, 2018  
An absolutely breathtaking image. Gorgeous.
June 23rd, 2018  
Almost...
June 23rd, 2018  
Wow! Beautiful capture and love the contrasting colours
June 26th, 2018  
Wow, this is a fabulous photo and so clear. I am amazed and in awe, Taffy. FAV
July 10th, 2018  
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