Was it George Burns who said "Never work with children or animals"? This shot is possibly one of about 50 I took of this seagull and his pals one sunny day in Circular Quay. I can't tell you how difficult it was. I'd line up a shot and by the time I'd taken it they'd gone. So frustrating! However, I think this one is OK and more than adequate for Shadow Shot Sunday.
Shadow Shot Sunday is a meme set up by that all rounder Tracy of Hey Harriet! For more fab shots have a look here and if you'd like to participate you can click here!
sam-i am loving the contrast in colors...white, gray and reddish!! and yes-they can be little rascals sometimes can't they...you just wanted a picture for crying out loud!!!
Posted by: robin | October 03, 2010 at 09:43 AM
Oh, I do know about trying to catch a good one of the seagulls!!! This one is perfect, Sam! Great shot of the bird and his shadow! The colors are soooo rich and clear! Hope your weekend is going well! Enjoy!
Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia Kirkwood | October 03, 2010 at 09:57 AM
The gull stands proud and tall, his profile one of beauty (even if he didn't want his picture taken). Alas, a flock of seagulls have completely different attitudes about cooperation, and the lack of it...
Enjoy your week!
Posted by: Ralph | October 03, 2010 at 09:59 AM
Lovely!
My entry is in here, have a blessed Sunday!
Posted by: chubskulit | October 03, 2010 at 02:07 PM
This is a really gorgeous shot. I really like it. :) Have a lovely merry happy sunday and love to yoU!
Posted by: Jacqueline | October 03, 2010 at 04:47 PM
Oi! Who you callin' round!?! ;D
I like your little gully. They can be tricky to catch. I bribe them with food!
So it's raining in Sydney this weekend also? Maybe it's the whole of the east coast. I don't remember experiencing so much rain in Brissy before. It's making me stir-crazy-nutty!
Enjoy your long weekend Sam! We don't have a long weekend here in Qld. That hardly seems fair now! xo
Posted by: Tracy | October 03, 2010 at 06:58 PM
I love taking pics of all the birds around town - even the quite hideous pigeons with their missing toes and weird feathers and the albino ones especially. They're so fascinatingly gross. Tehehe.
BTW, I received my prints. Love at first sight and even better in real life. I'm hunting down some mismatched antiquey/gold frames to put them all up in. Thank you so much, Sam.
Posted by: ondressingup | October 03, 2010 at 07:03 PM
Beautiful, really beautiful! Love the contrast brought by the beak and the legs.
Posted by: anka | October 04, 2010 at 03:07 AM
terrific shadow! worth the effort:)
Posted by: Laura Hegfield | October 04, 2010 at 06:12 AM