Thursday 21 February 2013

SkyWatch Friday - Gull Sky.

Hi there - there are storms in my area tonight - so I'm trying to catch some lightning - wish me luck!

I watched these Pacific Gulls for ages, trying to find a new way to take a picture of a gull at rest.  Then I worked out that they looked much more interesting in the sky.  A few (well, many) shots later I came up with this.


I dont know if the sky defines the birds, or if the birds define the sky - or maybe neither does either.

But I like the symmetry of the picture.

You can find more skies at SkyWatch Friday.

Enjoy the pictures.

26 comments:

  1. Hello Stewart, I would say in this case the birds define the sky. It is a pretty blue sky. Great capture, happy skywatching!

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  2. What a beautiful capture, Stewart!! Love your clear, blue, blue skies and the birds are the perfect accent! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  3. nice shot either way. sure hope you were safe but successful in the lighting. :)

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  4. Beautiful capture! I had Blue Skies this week also. Happy Skywatching. Lynne

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  5. Beautiful gulls and beautiful blue sky!

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  6. I'm envious of people who can get flight shots...I think I'm just too old and too slow. This one is beautiful...and a conundrum...which defines which! Either way it's a lovey picture. Be careful out there taking storm pictures !

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  7. Beautiful picture Stewart!I realy enjoyed seeing it!!Great shot!
    Have a lovely day!
    Dimi..

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  8. Lovely shot.
    Gulls are great!
    And your post is perfect for SWF!

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  9. Gull do look much better soaring. :) Catching lightning? You are a brave soul.

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  10. a beautiful composition Stewart:-)

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  11. Peaceful image with both calm and movement. Well caught!

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  12. I like the inflight shot Stewart and how they are aligned with each other! Nice job!
    Sure could use some of those blue skies. :)

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  13. Synchronised flying gulls. A new animal olympic sport possibly?

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  14. They don't define, they just compliment each other lad. Like a flat cap and a whippet ;)

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  15. Either way, whoever defines what, it's a pretty shot! (I'm edging toward the bird defining the sky, but what do I know?)

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  16. The sky makes those birds, beautiful photo.

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  17. Wonderful photo, birds + sky = perfect :)

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  18. Lovely pair! Birds in flight and clear blue sky look fantastic!

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  19. A terrific shot Stewart! Watching gulls in flight is so relaxing.

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  20. Beautiful capture!Have a great day!

    Shantana

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  21. Gulls just want to have fun!

    How very lovely!

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  22. I love the symmetry of the birds in flight too. great shot!

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  23. Either way, because one is much less without the other...
    Nice photo Stewart!

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