Eyes bigger than stomach - (Larus michahellis)

Eyes bigger than stomach - (Larus michahellis). I photographed this Yellow-legged gull

(Larus Michahellis) trying to swallow this fish, that is too big for its stomach. After several unsuccessful attempts, he decided to eat it in small bites. Nikon D500, Sigma supertele 300-800mm, f / 5.6, 1/2500 sec, ISO 250, Thanks for your comments

This would be a great photo with just gull and reflection. But the big fish takes it over the top....Way over the TOP!!! Has it been published? Would make a great "parting shot" for outdoor magazine or similar.

Larry, many thanks for your beautiful generous comment, I am glad you liked it, ciao Giangiorgio

Great shot Giangiorgio! Regards, Patrick

Many thanks Patrick for your visit and kind comment, glad you put it into your favorites, ciao Giangiorgio

Fantastic shot, as always, Giangiorgio! Great capture of the action with utmost aesthetic value! I like that there's a reflection of the bird in the water! Complimenti, amico mio! PDE

Grazie mille Pierre, your generous comments are always highly appreciated, ciao Giangiorgio

Amazing. Beautiful photograph, ones more you showed us yours skills and talent. Bravo Giangiorgio.

Thanks a lot Derek, I am grateful for the words you expressed, glad you liked it, ciao Giangiorgio

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

another wonderful shot that tells a story. The refection is a big extra, as is the gull in the background. The light is spectacular! Kind regards, Vincent

A marvelous and inventive capture.

Grazie mille Vincent for your much appreciated comments and for your continued support, ciao Giangiorgio

Many thanks Bruce for your visit and kind comment, glad you liked it, ciao Giangiorgio

Many thanks Charles for favoriting this photo , ciao Giangiorgio

Ingordo il ragazzo....Una foto bella e non è una novità. E grazie per i tuoi commenti alle mie foto che sono sempre graditi. Ciao. S.

Milla grazie Sergio per il tuo bel commentoe per il tuo continuo supporto, ciao Giangiorgio

Many thanks Babis for favoriting this photo , ciao Giangiorgio

Giangiorgio...With eyes bigger than its beak!I have seen a similar scene with also a gull trying to feast on a Sea Bass....to no avail!Wish I would have had my camera,but I am sure I would have come short of an excellent image as this one.Salutations amicales-Laurent

Mille grazie Laurent for your nice comment much appreciated, sometimes luck helps to be in the right place at the right time, with a good light and not to miss the opportunity , ciao Giangiorgio

Giangiorgio, please accept my apology for being the last one to review this image. Not wanting to risk plagiarizing the previous comments, allow me to note that every one of them is spot on. All I'm going to add is that it was the reflection of the bird trying to swallow such a large fish that really grabbed my attention and eye. - - My best always, Michael - - Ciao!

Michael many thanks for your beautiful appreciated comment. Always glad to hear from you, ciao Giangiorgio

Michael I am glad you put it into your favorites, ciao Giangiorgio