"I Hope You Brought Something to Eat!"

© Merna L. Nobile

"I Hope You Brought Something to Eat!"

Uploaded: July 01, 2010

Description

This was a very friendly seagull waiting for a treat. This photo was taken at Avila Beach, California.

Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 3.00, ExposureTime: 5/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Carla Capra Anderson July 01, 2010

Hi Merna,
My goodness, looking into this pigeons eye is clear and sharp. Well done. There is that beautiful sky to add the finishing touch.
Wonderful,
Carla #1284037

Rita Hill level-classic July 02, 2010

Love the placement and sharpness. Well done my dear Merna. You filled the frame perfect. #8730727

Merna L. Nobile July 03, 2010

Hello Carla and Rita: Thank you for your very kind and gracious comments. They mean so much to me. Merna #8732095

Maria A. Gonzalez July 07, 2010

What a great pose you captured in this image,Merna..Excellent colors and full frame composition..Well seen and great title. #8739880

Merna L. Nobile July 08, 2010

Hi Maxine: This guy really wanted something to eat, or enjoyed having his photo taken, either case, this is my first bird image, and I am very happy about it. Thanks for your comment. Merna #8742895

Patricia Seidler August 13, 2010

Congratulations Merna on your finalist!
Good luck in the next round. #8825398

Merna L. Nobile August 13, 2010

I am so excited! Thank you very much, Patricia, you were the first member to congratulate me. Merna #8825549

Carla Capra Anderson August 13, 2010

Congratulations, Merna!
This is just wonderful.
A Finalist....how sweet!
CC #8827009

Dawn M. Schneider August 13, 2010

what a great capture, congrats on this finalist!! #8827086

Merna L. Nobile August 13, 2010

Thank you very much Dawn...It is so nice to hear from you. Merna #8827124

Tammy Espino August 13, 2010

A huge congrats on this awesome finalist!! :) #8828270

Merna L. Nobile August 13, 2010

So many thanks to you! Merna #8828480

Phyllis H. Burchett August 13, 2010

Congrats on this fantastic finalist Merna! #8828901

Merna L. Nobile August 13, 2010

Thank you very much Phyllis! Merna #8828921

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe August 13, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist Merna!!! #8829464

Merna L. Nobile August 13, 2010

So many thanks to you Agnes. Nice to hear from you. Merna #8829469

Julie Burnett August 14, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Merna!! #8832557

Debra R. Harder August 14, 2010

This is sooooooooo AWESOME, Merna! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb #8832703

Merna L. Nobile August 14, 2010

Hi Julie: Thank you so much for your kind comment. Merna #8832757

Merna L. Nobile August 14, 2010

Hi Debra: So nice to hear from you! Thank you very much for the congrats. Merna #8832765

Carol Eade level-addict August 14, 2010

Super finalist, Merna, warm congratulations! #8832873

Merna L. Nobile August 14, 2010

Hi Carol: Thank you for your message, I appreciate very much. Nice to hear from you. Merna #8833084

Merna L. Nobile August 14, 2010

Thank you very much, I appreciate your kind comment. Merna #8834131

Linda Blair August 17, 2010

Hey Merna...congratulations on your fabulous finalist!!!! #8842764

Merna L. Nobile August 17, 2010

Thank you, Linda: It is very nice of you to take the time to let me know that you like my image. So nice to hear from you. My best, Merna #8843090

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