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.
Hello Stewart, I would say in this case the birds define the sky. It is a pretty blue sky. Great capture, happy skywatching!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful capture, Stewart!! Love your clear, blue, blue skies and the birds are the perfect accent! Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletenice shot either way. sure hope you were safe but successful in the lighting. :)
ReplyDeletemake that lightning. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture! I had Blue Skies this week also. Happy Skywatching. Lynne
ReplyDeleteBeautiful gulls and beautiful blue sky!
ReplyDeleteI'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 !
ReplyDeleteMakes me want to be at the beach :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture Stewart!I realy enjoyed seeing it!!Great shot!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day!
Dimi..
Lovely shot.
ReplyDeleteGulls are great!
And your post is perfect for SWF!
Gull do look much better soaring. :) Catching lightning? You are a brave soul.
ReplyDeletea beautiful composition Stewart:-)
ReplyDeletePeaceful image with both calm and movement. Well caught!
ReplyDeleteI like the inflight shot Stewart and how they are aligned with each other! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteSure could use some of those blue skies. :)
Great capture.
ReplyDeleteSydney - City and Suburbs
Synchronised flying gulls. A new animal olympic sport possibly?
ReplyDeleteThey don't define, they just compliment each other lad. Like a flat cap and a whippet ;)
ReplyDeleteEither way, whoever defines what, it's a pretty shot! (I'm edging toward the bird defining the sky, but what do I know?)
ReplyDeleteThe sky makes those birds, beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo, birds + sky = perfect :)
ReplyDeleteLovely pair! Birds in flight and clear blue sky look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteA terrific shot Stewart! Watching gulls in flight is so relaxing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture!Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteShantana
Gulls just want to have fun!
ReplyDeleteHow very lovely!
I love the symmetry of the birds in flight too. great shot!
ReplyDeleteEither way, because one is much less without the other...
ReplyDeleteNice photo Stewart!