Silver Gull

Silver Gull (Image ID 74413)
Photographed byTracey Marsden on Sun 24th May, 2026 and uploaded on same date.
Resolution1800x1200
Viewed237
ID74413
CommentA Swamp Harrier passing overhead suddenly lifted this flock of Silver Gulls from the waves into a swirling mass of movement. This photo captures the confusion and energy of the moment, with overlapping birds, varied wing positions and motion reflecting the manoeuvring within the flock. The suspended droplets of water were a small detail that I think add to the atmosphere of the scene.
EquipmentExposure time : 1 / 5000
FNumber : 6.3
Focal Length : 600
ISO Speed Ratings : 8000
LensModel : NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Make : NIKON CORPORATION
Model : NIKON Z 8
Software : Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 15.3 (Windows)
LocationWerribee Treatment Plant, Victoria
Keywordsimmature, in flight, adult
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ApertureFNumber COMPUTED f/6.3
Copyright COMPUTED Tracey Marsden
Make IFD0 NIKON CORPORATION
Model IFD0 NIKON Z 8
Software IFD0 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 15.3 (Windows)
Copyright IFD0 Tracey Marsden
ExposureTime EXIF 1/5000
FNumber EXIF F6.3
ExposureProgram EXIF Manual
ISOSpeedRatings EXIF 8000
DateTimeOriginal EXIF 2026:05:23 22:56:43
ShutterSpeedValue (APEX 12.287712) EXIF 1/5000
ApertureValue (APEX 5.310704) EXIF F6
ExposureBiasValue EXIF 0
MeteringMode EXIF Pattern
LightSource EXIF unknown
Flash EXIF Flash did not fire.
FocalLength EXIF 600mm
ExposureMode EXIF Manual Exposure
WhiteBalance EXIF Automatic White Balance
LensModel EXIF NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
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