Hello There by Yanaar Lee

Sunday, 16th March 2008

Hello there!

by Yanaar Lee

A gull kept bothering me while I was trying to get the lagoon… so… got it along with the pic.

Equipment: Panasonic X780; leica lens

Yanaar Lee

Astrologer by trade, amateur photographer by passion. 61 years old, BA,MA psych/philosophy. Native Californian: Central Calif Coast Big Sur and Carmel.

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19 Comments

dean Says:
March 16th, 2008 at 4:45 am
oh wow, remarkable capture!
Cheri Says:
March 16th, 2008 at 6:23 am
Our coastline is absolutely spectacular and it seems that some of its inhabitants either are incredibly curious or are camera hams! Awesome backdrop to a whimsical character! Thanks for sharing this great photo with us all!
Marie Says:
March 16th, 2008 at 6:38 am
If this seagull were bothering you, it certainly didn’t interfere with this awesome shot.
I guess you used the lagoon merely as background for the bird.ha!
Selrak Says:
March 16th, 2008 at 7:38 am
An amazing picture for its bright colors, its different “areas” (sea, hills, sky, beach). The clear white waves on the deep blue sea are great as well. And the gull - which doesn’t bother me - gives it a realistic characteristic, it gives it an extra dimension - the 3rd one that is usually missing on a picture and on a screen. This might even be the best picture I have seen on this website as of now ! A wonderful job,

Charles
Rama Raju Says:
March 16th, 2008 at 11:23 am
The gull seems to welcome you and not to bother you Lee.
Chris Says:
March 16th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
The gull really makes it as it invites the viewer into the scene.
a. Says:
March 16th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
Amazing colours! I actually think that the gull helped a lot with the composition! Congratulations!
Tommy Says:
March 16th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Nice composition. A little oversaturated maybe?
Eileen Says:
March 16th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
My granddaughter Piper, (12) does not like sea birds. Because, “They should not be in land.” Her words, but I tell her they are just curious. This guy proved me right!!!! Great shot!!! EZ
BJ Berquist Says:
March 16th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Either you are very tall or this is a real bird’s eye view! Delightful.
Yin Says:
March 16th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Very nice shot!
Ellie Says:
March 16th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Usually you can’t wait long enought to get them IN the picture like you want….good job taking advantage of your little “friend” that day….nice composition.
k libby Says:
March 16th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Perhaps he knew he would add just the right touch for the image? It certainly is beautiful!
David Doe Says:
March 17th, 2008 at 12:20 am
These kind of shots are really my favorite. A seagull showing us his own backyard. Perfect!
Anurag Says:
March 17th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Great example of turning adversity into opportunity.
Reuben Chircop Says:
March 17th, 2008 at 9:29 am
That is most certainly a good shot, however the color of the sea seems retouched. Great shot though.
Pauline Jones Says:
March 17th, 2008 at 9:39 am
The bird turned an empty shot into an interesting one.
Renee Says:
March 17th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Very stunning! well done!
Pieter -sAner- van der Horst Says:
March 21st, 2008 at 4:21 pm
In my opinion the seagull is what makes the photo an not-so-average picture. You burnt the highlights on the seagull though. Lovely lagoon also.