Courtship song - (Larus michahellis)

Courtship song - (Larus michahellis) - I photographed these two Yellow-legged gulls, during courtship, with Nikon D850, Sigma supertele 300-800mm, f / 8, 1/1000 sec, ISO 100. Thanks for your comments

Very beautiful shot, Giangiorgio! Best, Tina

Tina, many thanks for your visit and beautiful comment, ciao Giangiorgio

Gary, I am glad you appreciated this photo and put it among yours favorites, ciao Giangiorgio

No gravity image with meticulously performed details.

Cheers, Evgeny

Having seen and heard a myriad of gulls (different species, of course), I have no doubt that this courtship song carries for miles. Giangiorgio, this image is enchanting for several reasons. First, the birds' head positions obviously implies how loud their calls must be. Secondly, the dead vegetation wit its reflection has a somewhat abstract appearance . Finally, the presence of two tiny highlighted areas between the two birds is somewhat a mystery. Perhaps they are feathers. - -My best always, michael

Fantastic capture of the courting ritual and with great technical quality, nice real colours and perfect composition, Giangiorgio! Bravo! Ciao! PDE

Excellent work Giangiorgio! Best regards, Patrick

Welcome Evgeny, thanks a lot for your kind comment, ciao Giangiorgio

Grazie mille Pierre for your generous comment much appreciated, ciao Giangiorgio

Patrick , I am glad you liked and appreciated this photo and put it among your favorites, ciao Giangiorgio

Michael, it is always a pleasure to read your thorough comments, which explore all aspects of the photo, many thanks for your continued support, ciao Giangiorgio

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

Many thanks Patrick for your visit and beautiful comment, ciao Giangiorgio

Beautiful capture Giangiorgio! The lighting and reflections are outstanding. Warmest regards, Todd

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

wonderful shot of this courtship singing duo! The bird on the left looks like a one year-old, it still has juvenile (brown) features. The mirror effect of the water really works very well here. I like the saturated colors and of course the capture of this moment. Kind regards, Vincent

This is superb, Giangiorgio. I'm always delighted with your work and the creative ways you find to bring a fresh approach to your nature studies.

Superb image

Todd, I am glad you appreciated this photo and put it into your favorites, ciao Giangiorgio

Todd, my high appreciation for your comment, I always appreciate your visit, ciao Giangiorgio

Grazie mille Vincent, for your interesting comments and observations. yes your observation is correct, the seagull on the left still has its juvenile plumage, thanks for your continued support , ciao Giangiorgio

Thanks a lot Jack, I am very honored for your generous comment much appreciated , ciao Giangiorgio

Todd , I am very glad you appreciated this photo and put it among your favorites, ciao Giangiorgio

Hi Giangiorgio, another memorable image to say the least. I like the colors, reflections, the minimalism and soft background afforded by the "tele-compression" effect of a super zoom lens. Excellent technique; well done in all respects! Ciao, Charles

Charles, thank you for your appreciation and great commentary of my photo, ciao Giangiorgio