I froze my parts off photographing these ring-billed gulls today at Hoover reservoir while Megan and Weston ate snacks in the heated car. Why do I spend time photographing common birds? Well, they're great practice for photographing rare birds, plus, they're an extra special challenge. It isn't difficult to photograph ring billed gulls-just head to your nearest large parking lot. It is more of a challenge to get photos of them that are interesting- something that not only shows the birds, but also their behavior, and let's you in on little slices of their lives.
Tom
We did eat snacks in a heated car, but we came to be with you and support you! Imagine how lonely you would have been without us... :-)
ReplyDeletewell i'm awfully glad u photograph common birds, and rare birds lol. I love ur work and appreciate u sharing ur talent, bless u. (Hi Megan & Weston) :)
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. Reminded me of a McDonald's lunch I had in a parking lot with my daughter (kindergarten age or so at the time). I suggested she throw a french fry to a lone gull. Instantly, and apparently out of nowhere, dozens of careening, shrieking gulls swooped down upon us. We still laugh when we think of it, many years later.
ReplyDeleteTerrific photos! Just because a bird is not rare, doesn't mean it's not beautiful. Just imagine how we would swoon over a pigeon's beauty if we only saw it once or twice in our lives.
ReplyDeleteNow that you mention it, I've seen much FEWER seagulls since I moved to Louisiana...Strange, that.
ReplyDeleteLove that first shot!
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