Looks like a classic piece of water by an industrial area. Only seagulls seem to survive that environment. It could be a poster. Nice. Good juxtaposing. If I could see it’s relative size, it could tell if it’s a gull or a tern. From the beak, probably a tern … if it’s smaller than a gull, but lives in the same places. Terns look very different in flight than gulls, but very similar at rest.
Let’s go with a Terngull. That’s actually a road and beach you see in the background. Perhaps those are lifeguard towers back there (We did not travel on that beach as they wanted a chunk of change to enter that road)
Thanks Marilyn.
I don’t know the “photography” words to describe what I like about this … I have people use words like texture and I’m not sure if that is what I mean. It’s just different i a cool way and I really like it
Your photo makes me feel lonely both because I think that bird needs a friend and also because I sometimes miss being able to walk over to my friends house at the lake and chat.
I was his friend for a bit but there were many birds around and no doubt returned to his flock, or family, or however gulls roll.
Was your friend with the lake a childhood memory?
© 2014 Michael Fiveson
Mike's Look at Life 
We have the Ibis, the egret, the erne and the eagle. Plus of course alligators.
LikeLike
This one was found on the gulf coast in Texas. What is it?
LikeLike
It looks like a gull. Not sure I will show it to my wife.
LikeLike
As if the bird is lighting up the water. I like it!
LikeLike
He lit me up. Thanks Sue.
LikeLike
Looks like a classic piece of water by an industrial area. Only seagulls seem to survive that environment. It could be a poster. Nice. Good juxtaposing. If I could see it’s relative size, it could tell if it’s a gull or a tern. From the beak, probably a tern … if it’s smaller than a gull, but lives in the same places. Terns look very different in flight than gulls, but very similar at rest.
LikeLike
Let’s go with a Terngull. That’s actually a road and beach you see in the background. Perhaps those are lifeguard towers back there (We did not travel on that beach as they wanted a chunk of change to enter that road)
Thanks Marilyn.
LikeLike
Mike, this really reminds me of shots I saw in my Grandparents’ albums when I was a kid. Great mood in this capture.
LikeLike
Well it was shot in Rockport which can’t be too far from where your grandparents were, eh. Thanks, Housewrighter with the spiffy new web page.
LikeLike
Thanks Mike! Just launched it yesterday. I am excited to be back in the saddle with a site that has the capacity to grow along with me.
LikeLike
Me, I stopped growing some time ago. I’m actually shrinking! And you are welcome amigo, it looks really well done.
LikeLike
Great tone, perfectly done!
LikeLike
I really appreciate this, as tone is what I was trying to achieve. Thanks!
LikeLike
It’s a seagull. On the Belgium coast it’s forbidden to feat them..If they sea it you have to pay 250 euro
LikeLike
That’s a big fine! I didn’t feed him but we did have an interesting conversation.
LikeLike
Great shot! I like the light on the water. And, man, does it ever make me miss being near the ocean.
LikeLike
I grew up in NY and I always crave the sea. And trout fishing, for me, is a poor substitute for deep sea fishing.
Thank you Dan.
LikeLike
Great shot, Mike. It has a very retro feel to it.
LikeLike
Thanks Robin. It worked out well.
LikeLike
I don’t know the “photography” words to describe what I like about this … I have people use words like texture and I’m not sure if that is what I mean. It’s just different i a cool way and I really like it
LikeLike
That works for me, thanks.
LikeLike
Your photo makes me feel lonely both because I think that bird needs a friend and also because I sometimes miss being able to walk over to my friends house at the lake and chat.
LikeLike
I was his friend for a bit but there were many birds around and no doubt returned to his flock, or family, or however gulls roll.
Was your friend with the lake a childhood memory?
LikeLike
Nope, just moved to the city two years ago after 24 years of living at a lake near Edmonton. My friend Karen was next door to us the whole time.
LikeLike
Pleasant tinge of slight color to give it just a hint of mood.
LikeLike
That was my objective. Thanks.
LikeLike
I do sea . . . I mean, see.
LikeLike
Smarty pants.
LikeLike
Always! 🙂
LikeLike
na na- na na na.
LikeLike