Don't Jump !!

© Susie Peek-Swint

Don

Uploaded: March 03, 2004 14:40:36

Description

Having fun with the gulls at West Bay :o)

Comments

Marie Fields March 03, 2004

Great shot! Perfect Title! #103232

Gene Spears March 03, 2004

terrific shot Susan! #406535

Charlene Bayerle March 03, 2004

Great action shot Susan!!!!! #406590

Terry R. Hatfield March 03, 2004

ROFL!!! Susie This Is Great! What Timing A Great Title!! #406621

Robin L. Wehrman March 03, 2004

WOW great action shot Susan! good job!! #406631

Shirley L. Carpenter March 03, 2004

Excellent capture Susan!!!!! #406645

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic March 03, 2004

Oh Susan - timing doesn't get any better than this! "She" needs a role in Taming of the Shrew!. Fun pic! #406648

Stephen Zacker March 03, 2004

Super capture and title! #406652

Susan T. Parady March 03, 2004

LOL! Great title and fantastic shot!! #406690

Colette M. Metcalf March 03, 2004

Great capture, Susan!!! #406783

Darren K. Fisher March 03, 2004

Now this is has me rolling,,,,Excellent and very funny capture. #406843

Carol Brill March 03, 2004

What a hoot, Susan, you caught the action and caption perfectly here!! #406888

Susie Peek-Swint March 04, 2004

Hi Marie, Gene, Charlene, Terry, Robin, Shirley, Bonnie, Stephen, Susan, Colette, Darren, and Carol!

Good Morning!
Thanks so much for the great comments ~ I snapped this one quickly and didn't have time to step back and get the 'suicidal' gull in better focus but thought it was funny anyway -- I'm glad it raised a smile or two!!
Cheers, Susie #406907

Evy Johansen level-classic March 04, 2004

Wow... beautiful capture, Susan! And very funny too... :-) #406965

Susie Peek-Swint March 04, 2004

Thanks a lot Evy! #406978

Gary O`Dell March 04, 2004

Very nicely done Susan, like how there is the action and the other Gull is in perfect focus..Gary O #407919

Susie Peek-Swint March 04, 2004

Thanks Gary! #407921

Nobu Nagase March 09, 2004

What a great capture!
So humorous... perfect timing.
Love the action and expression of the second gull. #415298

Susie Peek-Swint March 09, 2004

Thanks so much Nobi -- appreciate your time looking! Cheers, Susie #415551

Wally Orlowsky April 12, 2004

Congratulations, Susan! #475395

Donna W. Neal April 12, 2004

Congratulations and Good Luck Susan #475450

Norman P. Banks April 12, 2004

Congratulations Susan!

Norm #476230

Marie Fields April 12, 2004

Congratulations on this terrific image! #476554

Carol Brill April 12, 2004

Nice to enjoy this once again, Susan, congratulations and best of luck! #476663

Nobu Nagase April 12, 2004

I loved this the first time I saw it and it still bring me a big smile...
Many congrats, Susan!!!
#476931

Claudia Kuhn level-classic April 12, 2004

Nice capture! Congrats! #477047

Susan T. Parady April 12, 2004

Congratulations, Susie!!! #477142

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic April 12, 2004

Congrats, Susan - and good luck with the next round! #477264

Susie Peek-Swint April 12, 2004

Thank you Wally, Donna, Norm, Marie, Carol, Nobi, Claudia, Sue, and Bonnie!
I haven't had chance to check the finals yet as today's a holiday here and I've been out.. hope to catch up a bit tonight! Cheers for all the support, Susie #477331

Nancy Grace Chen April 12, 2004

Haha! Great title and capture!! Congratulations on your finalist, Susie!

Nancy
nacespace.com/photos #478415

Colette M. Metcalf April 12, 2004

Congrats to you, Susan!!! #478594

Stephen Zacker April 12, 2004

Well Done. Congratulations! #478608

Susie Peek-Swint April 12, 2004

Many thanks Nancy, Colette, and Stephen! I haven't had a chance to go through new uploads as I'm trying to work through the finals, so apologies for not commenting! #478758

William C. Raco level-classic April 12, 2004

Very nicely done, Susan.
Best wishes for you and the photo....

bill #479103

Terry R. Hatfield April 12, 2004

Congrats Susie A Great Finalist~ #479219

Anette Linnea Rasmussen April 12, 2004

Nice shot, Su!
Congrats and the best of luck in the next steps!

Best regards from Linnea
#479367

Susan T. Evans level-classic April 12, 2004

CONGRATS SUSAN, THIS IS AWESOME! #479387

Susie Peek-Swint April 13, 2004

Cheers to you Bill, Terry, Linnea, and Susan ~ your support means a lot!! Many congrats to you all too on your wonderful work!! #479763

Gary O`Dell April 13, 2004

Congratulations Susan and best of luck on the next level..Gary O #480521

Susie Peek-Swint April 13, 2004

Many thanks Gary! #480902

Karen Engelbreth April 14, 2004

Congratulations Susan! #483143

Karen Engelbreth April 14, 2004

Congratulations Susan! #483144

Karen Bacon April 14, 2004

This is wonderfully funny Susan,love it!Congratulations! #483231

Susie Peek-Swint April 14, 2004

Cheers Karen and Karen!! #483263

Debra Booth April 15, 2004

Congratulations, Susan!!!!! #485397

William C. Raco level-classic April 15, 2004

Excellent win, Susan!!
Congratulations,

bill #485414

Susie Peek-Swint April 15, 2004

Thanks so much Debra -- I'm thrilled to have reached second place!! #485416

Susie Peek-Swint April 15, 2004

Thanks Bill, we crossed in cyberspace! #485420

Norman P. Banks April 15, 2004

Congrats Susan on taking a second place. Well deserved!

Norm #485447

Paula Lechten April 15, 2004

Susan-fantastic-congratulations! #485495

Karen Bacon April 15, 2004

CONGRATULATIONS SUSIE! #485513

Claudia Kuhn level-classic April 15, 2004

Congratulations on your win Susan!! #485519

Susie Peek-Swint April 15, 2004

Many thanks Norm, Paula, Karen, and Claudia!
It's late here so I'm off to bed with a smile on my face.. will check out the others tomorrow!
Cheers for your support, Susie #485530

Sharon E. Lowe level-addict April 15, 2004

Congrats - I missed this before but it is superb and a well-deserved win!! #485602

Terry R. Hatfield April 15, 2004

Congrats Susie~ #485614

June Marie Sobrito April 15, 2004

Great capture! Congratulations! #485652

Nobu Nagase April 15, 2004

Congratulations, Susan!!!!!!
The image still brings me a smile.
Love the expression of the second gull. #485666

Casey A. Hanson April 15, 2004

Congratulations Susan!! :) #485777

Susan T. Parady April 15, 2004

Congratulations, Susie! I'm very happy for you!!! #485797

Darren K. Fisher April 15, 2004

Way to go Susan, congrats on your wonderful win. #485802

Kathleen R. Struckle April 15, 2004

Congrats,Susie!! Way to go!! #485831

Mary K. Robison April 15, 2004

This is a marvelous capture, with great color and a wonderful title ~ CONGRATULATIONS,Susan! You really deserve your win!!! #485839

Charlene Bayerle April 15, 2004

Way to go Susan.....GONGRATULATIONS!!!! #485897

Susie Peek-Swint April 16, 2004

Good morning Sharon, Terry, June, Nobi, Casey, Sue, Darren, Kathy, Mary, and Charlene!
Thanks so much for your good wishes and support!!! Cheers, Susie #486012

Colette M. Metcalf April 16, 2004

Congratulations, Susan!! #486063

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic April 16, 2004

BIG congrats, Susie!!!!! #486083

Joy Brown April 16, 2004

You go girl! Congratulations on this great win! #486153

Susie Peek-Swint April 16, 2004

Thank so much Colette, Carolyn, and Joy, you are always so supportive!! #486169

Wally Orlowsky April 16, 2004

Congratulations, Susan. #486207

Karen Lewis-Gunn April 16, 2004

Congratulations! A fun shot and really well done. Just love it! #486248

Michael P. Winkler April 16, 2004

Way to go!!! Very well deserved. I love this shot more than the first place winner, because it happened naturally. #486261

Anette Linnea Rasmussen April 16, 2004

Nice shot, Su!
Congrats on your win!

Many regards from
Linnea
#486272

Gary O`Dell April 16, 2004

Congratulations on your Win Susan, much deserved..Gary O #486460

Susie Peek-Swint April 16, 2004

Thanks so much Wally, Karen, Michael, Linnea, and Gary!
Your comments and support mean a lot!!
Cheers, Susie #486472

Karen Engelbreth April 16, 2004

Congratulations on your win, Susan! #486603

Christopher J. Mcgilvery April 16, 2004

Great work Susan, congrats on your win.
#486790

Patricia Marroquin April 16, 2004

Susan, this is hilarious! A big congratulations to you! :-) #486807

Michael Wehrman level-deluxe April 16, 2004

Congrats on your win Susan #487015

Robin L. Wehrman April 16, 2004

Hi Susan!! Congratulations on your win, well deserved!!!!!!!!!!! Robin #487030

Susie Peek-Swint April 16, 2004

Thanks so much Karen, Christopher, Patricia, Mike, and Robin!
Cheers, Susie #487144

Murry Grigsby April 16, 2004

Congrats on your win Susan! #487260

Susie Peek-Swint April 16, 2004

Thanks a lot Murry!! #487586

Evy Johansen level-classic April 17, 2004

Many Congratulations, Susan! Well deserved!! #488026

Susie Peek-Swint April 17, 2004

Many thanks Evy!! #488061

Allan L. Whitehead April 17, 2004

Susie, congratulations on this well deserved second place winner. Both the photograph and the win are fantastic. Exceptionally well done, my good friend - Allan #488178

Stephen Zacker April 17, 2004

Congratulations Susie! This is a wonderful image and capture. The title is also very cute! :-) #488409

Susie Peek-Swint April 17, 2004

Thanks so much Allan and Stephen ~ your continued support means a lot!! Cheers, Susie #488860

RICKY RIDDLE April 17, 2004

Congratulations Susan Awesome Photo. #489064

Susie Peek-Swint April 18, 2004

Thanks Rick ~ cheers to you, Susie #489218

Jennifer L. Skrutsky April 18, 2004

that is so funny....congrats #490137

Susie Peek-Swint April 18, 2004

Thanks Jennifer! #490254

Susan T. Evans level-classic April 19, 2004

A Big Congrats Susan!!!! Very happy for you!!!! well deserved! #492423

Brenda Sellers April 20, 2004

Congratulations on your win, Susan!
Such a good title too. #492568

Susie Peek-Swint April 20, 2004

Thanks so much Susan and Brenda!!
Cheers to you, Susie #492586

Carol Brill April 22, 2004

Susie, I'm so pleased for your second-place finish this month, many congratulations!! #497652

Susie Peek-Swint April 22, 2004

Thanks so much Carol, I really appreciate your support ~ cheers, Susie #497842

Valer Gotea May 14, 2004

Susan, it was the perfect moment to take that picture. The sensation that the gull jumps is just ... perfect! It's great to see this funny pictures!And congratulations for the prize! Well deserved! #540531

Susie Peek-Swint May 16, 2004

Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment Valer~ it is really appreciated! Regards, Susie #542783

Carolyn J. Connolly May 31, 2004

Hey Susie - have you ever had about 80 comments for any other one of your photographs?!! VERY well captured - you can be in the right place at the right time sometimes, can't you...with your finger on the shutter, and the lens focussed ready to 'shoot' - LOL?!

I LOVE the way the other gull is 'blowing off steam' too - there always seems to be a few noisy, greedy ones in any flock of seagulls I've found! It is really difficult to 'catch' seagulls just as they are taking off like that, so you did extremely well Susie! Sorry I missed this one earlier, but very sincere congratulations on your second placing with it in March - it was richly deserved! Keep that camera at the ready, won't you?!!

Best regards... Carolyn #569721

Susie Peek-Swint June 01, 2004

Hi Carolyn, thanks so much for your comments and congrats! Yes, it is often a question of being in the right place at the right time~ I think the reason I like to shoot animals/birds is their very unpredictability~ you never know what you you might be lucky enough to capture.. I can't wait to download after a day out shooting.. talk about an addict.. LOL!! Cheers to you, Susie #569861

Patricia A. Kuniega August 31, 2004

Your photo came up on the contest page this morning... it was the first time I've seen it Susan! It gave me a good laugh to start my day! Sometimes the name of a photo can add a new dimension to what you are seeing. Your clever title certainly brought a whole other element to this one! Congratulations on your win! : ) #746744

Susie Peek-Swint August 31, 2004

Thanks Patricia ~ I appreciate you taking time to comment ~ glad it gave you a start to your day :)
Cheers, Susie #747907

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic June 02, 2010

Susie, I love this great moment frozen in time to make this such a terrific image. The humor portrayed along with the action, really fits the title too. So funny and a great image, with a well deserved WIN!!! #8660773

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