Why Walk When You Can Fly

© Nick Lagos

Why Walk When You Can Fly

Uploaded: July 31, 2005 04:00:38

Description

straight out of the camera with some light correction in PS... trying to approach things differently...

Comments

Laurence Saliba level-classic July 31, 2005

This is certainly a winning image Nick!!! SUPERB!!!! #286536

Donna K. Kilcher level-classic July 31, 2005

love the capture #1658268

Mary L. Graham July 31, 2005

Just beautiful Nick- clarity and the colors are just Gorgeous and I love the Title! =) #1658330

Donna W. Neal July 31, 2005

Great catch Nick, love your angle and title #1658361

Kerry Haines level-classic July 31, 2005

A dream-like image Nick! I love it! Well Done! Where was this shot captured at? #1658388

Nick Lagos July 31, 2005

Thanks very much Laurence, Donna, Mary, Donna and Kerry for taking the time to leave a comment ...Kerry the pic was taken in Australia at a place called the Gold Coast.... Nick #1658411

Heather L. Jacks July 31, 2005

Wonderful shot! #1658607

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 31, 2005

The gulls must have been jumping for joy at the sight of some handouts! Super capture Nick! Another day at the beach? #1658626

Casey A. Hanson July 31, 2005

Wonderful shot, Nick! #1658839

Susana Matos July 31, 2005

absolutely amazing shot!
Cheers from Portugal, Su #1659789

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 31, 2005

Fantastic capture Nick. Love how you got the gulls in flight. #1659920

Nick Lagos July 31, 2005

Thank you Heather, Claudia,Cassey, Susana and Kay for your spending the time to comment and for your generous words... thank you #1660255

Cora Miller level-classic July 31, 2005

Perfect timing! Excellent image. #1660969

Sue (Kane)Wilson July 31, 2005

Superb Capture Nick...love the series...good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!! #1661102

Amanda Price August 01, 2005

This is a winner in my book! #1662550

Kristi A. Howson August 04, 2005

Love the free flying spirit you've catured with the birds looking heavenward and seemingly defying gravity itself Nick...it couldn't have been choreographed more perfectly. A most beautiful scene to gaze upon for a very long time...good work matey:) #1678652

Nick Lagos August 05, 2005

Many thanks Cora, Sue, Amanda and Kristi..... I appreciate your kind words and the fact you stopped to comment.....regards...... Nick #1679650

Wendy Stevenson August 20, 2005

Congrats on making the finals with this most excellent shot Nick!! You're the gull king!! #1739528

Kristi A. Howson August 20, 2005

Way To Go Nick!!!!! Stunning composition and light...the rapport you have with these gulls is amazing...Congratulations matey and good luck in the next round:) #1739567

Sandy Landon August 20, 2005

Congrats on this great photo!! Good luck next round!! #1739661

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict August 20, 2005

Congrats on your fantastic finalist, Nick!
Hope to see this again!
-Debby #1740091

Claudia Kuhn level-classic August 20, 2005

Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy matey! Big congrats on your win!!! #1740890

Brenda M. Wolfensberger August 20, 2005

This is a gorgeous capture and well deserved to be a finalist! It's a great shot Nick!! This should definately be winner! Looking for gold! #1740950

Sue (Kane)Wilson August 20, 2005

Way to go Nick, congratulations on finalist....hope to see this in the winners circle......good luck!!!!!!!! #1742602

Laura Clay-Ballard August 20, 2005

awesome. congrats #1742640

Nick Lagos August 20, 2005

Thanks everyone for stopping to compliment and congratulate..... many many thanks.... Nick #1742667

Karen J. McDowell August 21, 2005

This is so beautiful, Nick. Big congrats on it making finalist and good luck in the next round! #1745157

Jim Kinnunen level-classic August 21, 2005

Congratulations, Nick!:) #1746426

Marla A. Lehr August 21, 2005

And so we meet again. Congrats on this joyous image. #1746658

Lori Carlson August 22, 2005

How great is this!?! GREAT!!! :0) Congratulations Nick! :0) #1751774

Kristi A. Howson August 23, 2005

Woohoo Nick!!!!! Congrat's on your #2 placement.. I knew this was a winner...way to go mate...!!!!! #1754214

Nick Lagos August 23, 2005

Many thanks Karen,Jim, Marla,Lori and Kristi....and Betterphoto for choosing my pic.... thankssssssssssssssss #1754446

Sue (Kane)Wilson August 23, 2005

Wow!!!....way to go Nick.... a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!! ....Excellent!!!! Truly deserved Buddy!!!!! #1754832

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 23, 2005

Congratulations Nick. Great capture. #1755267

Cindy Cone August 23, 2005

Many congrats on this well-deserved win, Nick! #1755542

Wendy Stevenson August 23, 2005

A winner all the way around Nick! Congratulations!! #1756068

Laura Clay-Ballard August 23, 2005

congrats on this awesome winning image! #1757974

Claudia Kuhn level-classic August 23, 2005

Big congrats matey, you do great things with those gulls! #1758385

Dolores Neilson August 23, 2005

Hiya Nick!! Woooooooooooooo Hoooooooooooooo!!!! These gulls should be charging you....you sure know how to get their best side! Enjoy your win! #1758432

Karen J. McDowell August 24, 2005

I had a feeling we'd see this again. Very well deserved,,big congrats to you, Nick! #1759374

Tina Shaw August 24, 2005

Congratulations Nick! Great title to sum up a wonderful image! Way to go! #1761989

Susana Ms Heide August 24, 2005

Congratulations!! Wonderful image and great tilte!! #1763568

Serena Pierce level-classic August 25, 2005

Great capture! Congratulations!! #1767434

Joy Rector August 27, 2005

congrats on your win #1772607

Susi Lawson August 28, 2005

Big congrats to you Nick! This is beautiful!
I am glad you reminded me of this site, I missed being near your work and friendship! #1778395

Susie Peek-Swint August 30, 2005

Fabulous capture and title ~ well done!! #1783686

Donna J. Eaton September 05, 2005

Congratulations on this winning image Nick! It makes me feel happy just looking at it! :-)) #1804404

M. Jo-Anne Rehill September 05, 2005

Nick, I LOVE this Picture...It crack's me up everytime I see it. Congratulations on winning
Jo #1804916

Keith L. Clayton September 20, 2005

What a fantastic shot!! #1859728

Bill Houghton November 01, 2005

This is a beautiful shot Nick . Well done. #2022837

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