Black-Headed Gull Larus ridibundus

Arbroath Harbour, Angus, Scotland

Sunday 18th February 2007

  Just got my new Canon 30D and itching to use it, decided to practice down at the Arbroath Harbour. Black-Headed Gulls are far from rare, but made good “in flight” practice. Pleased with the first shot considering it was the first time I had used the camera. Impressed also with the fast shutter capabilities, although the good weather and light conditions certainly helped. Also helpful was the 5 shots a second capability of the camera. It meant that I captured at least the odd shot with the flight frozen decently...it also meant that I had to sift through the better part of 300 shots...still, musn’t grumble.

  Photos taken with a Canon EOS 30D and a Canon 75-300mm Lens.

1st Photo: Shutter 1/1250, ISO 400 2nd & 3rd Photo: Shutter 1/1600, ISO 400

4th Photo: Shutter 1/2000, ISO 400 5th Photo: Shutter 1/500, ISO 250