Pacific Gull

Pacific Gull (Image ID 74598)
Photographed byKeith Lightbody on Fri 9th Aug, 2024 and uploaded on Mon 1st Jun, 2026 .
Resolution1800x1200
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ID74598
CommentThis bird landed close and I was able get accurate focus on its eye but also capture the rich colours on its beak
EquipmentCentre-weighted exposure, handheld. RAW file processed in DPP4 with minor black and white point adjustments, saved to 16bit tif. Cropped in Photoshop and reduced background noise.
Exposure time : 1 / 400
FNumber : 13
Focal Length : 400
ISO Speed Ratings : 100
LensModel : RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Make : Canon
Model : Canon EOS R5
Software : Adobe Photoshop 27.5 (Macintosh)
LocationAugusta, Western Australia
Keywordsadult
This image was selected as a Moderator’s Pick. Reason: Exquisite detail and colour reproduction in this portrait of a Pacific Gull.
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ApertureFNumber COMPUTED f/13.0
Copyright COMPUTED 2023
Make IFD0 Canon
Model IFD0 Canon EOS R5
Software IFD0 Adobe Photoshop 27.5 (Macintosh)
Copyright IFD0 2023
ExposureTime EXIF 1/400
FNumber EXIF F13
ExposureProgram EXIF Manual
ISOSpeedRatings EXIF 100
DateTimeOriginal EXIF 2024:08:09 16:19:17
ShutterSpeedValue (APEX 8.625) EXIF 1/395
ApertureValue (APEX 7.375) EXIF F13
ExposureBiasValue EXIF 0
MeteringMode EXIF CenterWeightedAverage
Flash EXIF Flash did not fire.
FocalLength EXIF 400mm
ExposureMode EXIF Manual Exposure
WhiteBalance EXIF Automatic White Balance
LensModel EXIF RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
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