This gull has a FROG in his beak

Or her beak? Why would I know? Who could sex a gull? Anyhow, I was delighted to see this fine bird coming towards me the other day. At first I didn't know what was dangling from his beak, but never having seen such a combination, I figured I'd share it with you esteemed folks here on the forum. Taken with the Canon 7D and the 200mm f2.8 lens, 1.4 teleconverter. Settings: iso250, 1/1250, f7.1...yes yes, I would have and should have opted for a faster shutter speed, etc etc. but what's done is done. Many thanks for having a look. Obviously I welcome any comments and frog-related advice, etc.

Congrats Jack,
You managed to capture a real Disney moment. Its not often that one gets to see a gull taking his frog buddy for a ride to see what it's like to fly! Nice diagonal line of the bird across the frame and I like the soft detail on the underside of the wings.

Ha! Good one, Steve! I've read your comment, just now, aloud to my wife. She made a face and asked me: "Doesn't he know that the frog is certainly dead and will soon be eaten?" "NO!" I yelled at her, "and don't tell Steve either. He thinks they're good friends flying through a Disney cartoon. Pipe down, killjoy!"

Excellent! The prey makes this a unique photo great details and good exposure plus you have eye contact from the gull too. The gull must have a feast with a whole frog! I would add a bit more space diagonally.

Thanks Arash, I agree wholeheartedly RE more diagonal space...

Awesome capture, Jack!

Jack Breakfast said:

Ha! Good one, Steve! I've read your comment, just now, aloud to my wife. She made a face and asked me: "Doesn't he know that the frog is certainly dead and will soon be eaten?" "NO!" I yelled at her, "and don't tell Steve either. He thinks they're good friends flying through a Disney cartoon. Pipe down, killjoy!"

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Hilarious! You guys gave me a good belly laugh!:bg3:

If we keep our senses of humor, we'll stay young while the rest of the world gets old...

good capture Jack,I am not a gull fan,but like this,well done.

Excellent image. Nice exposure, sharp details, and a unique prey. Nicely done.

Very cool shot with the frog in beak. I would add a bit of canvas on the bottom and LHS,
Gail

This is a complete package that you've got here:
a. A good moment clicked wonderfully
b. A gripping fairytale story
c. Interesting discussion points

Enjoyed it thoroughly and thanks for sharing.

Supreet

Well captured Jack 2 for the price of one.
The frog at full stretch I am not sure if its hanging on for dear life or not.
But its getting its air miles up.
Well spotted and captured
Paul

Glad you enjoyed folks...my big face was smiling uncontrollably when I saw them coming towards me...agree with Gail also about the canvas...actually the full-frame image is probably better but I was eager to display the gull/frog as much as possible. Anyhow, thanks again for the praise and suggestions...