Picture of the day - June 23, 2008

"Seagull in flight"

Photo courtesy of Rene Jorgensen. Regular beachgoers detest them but photographers love them. Seagulls are among the most beautiful and graceful birds on the planet, but they can be quite annoying to those who enjoy spending the day at a beach. These intriguing water birds have a long history of interacting with humans. In fact, ever since man first began navigating the oceans, sailors have taken delight at the first sighting of sea gulls because their presence often means that the ship is approaching a land mass. Today's picture features a beautiful seagull in flight, gracefully winging its way to wherever it desires to go. Below is a list of the camera and settings photographer Rene Jorgensen used to capture this gorgeous image: Camera: Canon EOS 40D w/ Canon 70-200mm f/4 zoom lens Shutter speed: 1/1600 Focal length: 188mm Aperture: F/6.3 ISO: 250 Picture taking mode: Shutter priority   Visitor Comments... Name: Phyllis Helton Town: Bristol, VA WOW!!!     Name: Ron Trees Town: Spokane, WA WOW, great shot of the Seagull in Flight!! I have tried this type of shot and it is not easy at all. Spot on exposure here and tack sharp. Rene Jorgensen did a very good job with this picture!!   Click here to comment on this picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!       Submit a photo of your own!                                 Place the "Picture of the Day" on your website, for free! Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"