Not a PS trick at all
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RobAmy
Registered: Aug 15, 2004
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Country: United States

I was photographing an American Avocet when this Ring Billed Gull showed up with a candy cane. I never saw anything like this before, He spent a lot of time with it. He was trying to figure out how to eat it. I promise it is real not a PS spoof. Tis the season



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fwyflyr
Registered: Jul 30, 2005
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You should have a Christmas card made from one of these images to send out.
- Ken


trenchmonkey
Registered: Oct 22, 2004
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Sweet, Rob!! There's a card waiting to happen there.


jakita33
Registered: Feb 06, 2006
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I hope he brushes his teeth afterwards. I very unique and well done series of pictures.

J


Devin Hillam
Registered: Nov 08, 2007
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holy crap! these pics are awesome!


gerov
Registered: Nov 29, 2004
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That is unbelievable and one in a million. You should photoshop in a little red hat for one of them


webzeal
Registered: Oct 15, 2002
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I'm sure you can sell that photo, it's great!


Rob Keaton
Registered: Dec 03, 2007
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Great thing about a surprise situation like that is when you actually nail it and get EXCELLENT shots...as you did here. Awesome.


Hungtran10
Registered: Nov 20, 2007
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awesome shooting. simply perfect for the season. lol.

- hung


alameda
Registered: Mar 30, 2006
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Great shots - it is the season! Steve W


Laura Hughes
Registered: Jan 24, 2005
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You can probably sell a million cards at a buck a piece! Congrats on this incredibly timed event and your wonderful captures, wow!!


Doug Bentlage
Registered: Nov 01, 2006
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Congratulations on a very seasonal and timely capture, great job Rob!

Doug


RobAmy
Registered: Aug 15, 2004
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Thanks for all the comments


photonutt
Registered: Apr 02, 2005
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How freaky cool is this


Herderdog
Registered: Jan 04, 2005
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Excellent, Rob! You just never know what you are going to see--that is what I love about nature photography!


Karl Witt
Registered: Jul 11, 2007
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Hey Rob
Happy Holidays..............a Seasonal picture capture of a lifetime here! Wow, nicely done and many nice captures, they are really neat.

So, I am off to the local gull hangout to hand out the 'green' version of this candy cane with little jingle bells attached so they are easy to find and.....................well you know the rest of the story........Ha! A very nice reward for you efforts, congrats.

Karl


PeterCranswick
Registered: Dec 06, 2007
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Country: United Kingdom

Great pictures! But I fear there has been a misidentification. Surely this is a Common Gull - after all, it's scientific name is Larus canus...


lbuscher
Registered: Sep 19, 2004
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Good one Rob, I watch the gulls down at the Marina and some of there antics are unbelievable so seeing this dosen't jolt me out of my boots, shorts maybe.
Also the photos look really great of them nice and clear and good color.
Lou


JJBub
Registered: Jan 16, 2006
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Delightful shots, Rob. Sure shows what a good idea it is to always have a camera ready!! Nice set!


suemcc
Registered: Oct 29, 2005
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These are hysterical!!! Well done, well seen -
Susan


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