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Gull in flight
Lens: Sigma 50-500mm OS HSM Camera: Pentax K-5 Photo Location: Montebello, CA ISO: 200 Shutter Speed: 1/500s Aperture: F8 
Posted By: crewl1, 07-01-2013, 09:41 PM

My granddaughter helped me get this shot by tossing bread up for the gulls to catch, and I was able to get this one in mid-hover.
Here are the links to the equipment used:
Pentax K5 K-5 Digital SLR Camera Body, Black 14748
Sigma 50mm - 500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG APO OS HSM Lens for Pentax -USA 738109



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This is gorgeous.
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Thanks!
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Nicely done!

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Wonderful capture.
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Great focus on those eyes.
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Thanks everyone!

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that's a great shot Larry, spot on focus. Congrats to both you and the grand, tell her she did all the "real" work.
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QuoteOriginally posted by Bob Harris Quote
that's a great shot Larry, spot on focus. Congrats to both you and the grand, tell her she did all the "real" work.
Thanks Bob, will do!
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WOW, great capture. Terrific colors and you avoided blown whites. Nice job.
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