Okay, so I had this crazy idea to photograph a seagull standing, but not just any old photo. I wanted it to be special, you know? So, here’s how the whole thing went down.
The Hunt Begins
First, I grabbed my camera and headed straight to the beach. It was a pretty cloudy morning, which, honestly, I was kinda bummed about at first. I was thinking, “Ugh, this lighting is gonna be awful.” But, hey, you gotta work with what you’ve got, right?
Finding My Subject
I walked along the shore for what felt like forever. Seagulls were everywhere, flying around, squawking, doing their seagull thing. But I needed one to just…stand. And preferably, stand somewhere interesting.
After ages it happened, there was a seagull just standing.
The “Perfect” Spot (Not!)
I finally spotted this one seagull, just chilling on a kinda mossy rock. I thought, “This is it! This is the shot!” I carefully got closer, trying not to scare it away. I lined up the shot, focused the lens…and then…splat! Bird poop right on the rock next to it. Seriously? I groaned internally, but I wasn’t giving up.
Patience is Key (and Kinda Boring)
So, I waited. And waited. And waited some more. The seagull just stood there, looking around, occasionally preening its feathers. It was like it knew I was trying to take its picture and was just messing with me. My legs started to ache from crouching, and the clouds weren’t getting any brighter. I almost packed it in, I really did.
The Moment of Truth (Finally!)
Then, just as I was about to give up, the seagull shifted its position slightly. It turned its head, giving me this perfect profile shot. The light, even though it was cloudy, hit its feathers just right. I clicked the shutter button, holding my breath. I took a few more shots, just to be sure. And you know what? I think I nailed it!
The Final Result
Back home, I loaded the photos onto my computer. I picked the best one, did some minor adjustments to the brightness and contrast, and boom! There it was. My seagull, standing majestically (well, as majestically as a seagull can stand) on its mossy, poop-splattered rock. It wasn’t exactly what I had envisioned at the start, but honestly, I think it’s even better. It’s got character, you know? It tells a story. A very simple story, but a good story, I think. And also is a real photo.
- Lesson learned: Sometimes, the best photos aren’t the ones you plan, but the ones that happen when you’re patient, persistent, and maybe just a little bit lucky.
- Equitment used: My old faithful camera and the kit zoom lens.
And that is it! I hope you enjoy it!
