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Eye Contact

In case you think birds don't notice you on the beach, here's a laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) that locked eyes with me last year as it flew past while I captured its photo.

Discover nature's fleeting moments through my lens—visit my photo gallery to see more.

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"A laughing gull soars through a cloudy sky, its wings fully extended in a graceful arc that suggests both strength and ease. The bird faces the camera head-on, its body taut with motion, yet its expression calm—almost curious. Its black head contrasts sharply with the pale gray and white plumage of its wings and body, creating a striking silhouette against the soft, textured clouds behind it. The feathers catch the light just enough to reveal subtle gradations in tone, from the charcoal tips of its wings to the ivory of its belly. The gull’s beak, slightly open, hints at its namesake call—a sound not heard here, but imagined in the stillness of the frame. Suspended mid-air, the gull appears both determined and serene, a lone figure navigating the vastness above. The watermark “© Swede's Photographs” rests unobtrusively in the lower right corner, anchoring the image in authorship without distracting from the bird’s sovereign flight." - Microsoft Copilot

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Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla), 2nd November 2024
es: Gaviota Guanaguanare, fr: Mouette Atricille
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Agawam & Pawtucket traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 + 1.4x teleconverter @ 604mm, 25% crop, 1/2000s, f/10, ISO 12800
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A largely white, gracile gull flies past a rusting corrugated roof. Touches of black are seen on its feet, beak, wingtips, and behind the eye.

Gull on the Wind

A laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) glides overhead in the skies above Galveston, Texas.

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"A laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) soars overhead, suspended in a stretch of clear blue sky that offers no distraction—just open air and motion. Its wings are fully extended, long and graceful, revealing a striking contrast: crisp white feathers along the body and inner wing, edged in bold black at the tips like ink brushed onto a canvas.

The gull’s black head gleams slightly in the sunlight, giving it a sleek, almost formal appearance—like it’s dressed for flight in evening wear. Its beak is pointed forward, eyes alert, and the posture suggests effortless command of the air. There’s no blur, no rush—just a moment of perfect suspension, as if the bird paused mid-glide to let the world admire its form.

The image captures not just movement, but intention. The gull isn’t flapping or diving; it’s riding the wind with quiet confidence, a master of its element. The sharp focus reveals every feather’s edge, every curve of wing and tail, making the scene feel both intimate and expansive." - Copilot

Mouettes rieuses et corneilles noires en quasi miroir, février 2025.
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Photo d’un marécage à l’eau presque asséchée. Deux mouettes rieuses en plumage internuptial sont posées face à l’objectif, et deux corneilles noires sont en face d’elles hors focus et dos à l’objectif. La photo a des tons ocres et verdâtres.

Some WIP - I’m coming back with some fauna as subject and landscape as a background. Most of my work to date has been landscape as subject and I’m ready to try something new. I’m also trying to be more methodical by creating value sketches and doing composition studies prior to working with pigments. Main thing is trying to dust off my brushes and pigments after a lil hiatus 😬😬😬 #mastoart #fediart #florida #laughinggull #seagull #landscape #sarasota

A sheet of watercolor sketches and a sketch pad

Two laughing gulls painted in watercolor

Close up of Sabal palm tree from previous images

G-Force Gull

This Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) cruised by at eye level while I waited on a corner in Galveston, Texas—wings wide, attitude bold. I’m pretty sure it blew right through a stop sign.

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"A laughing gull slices through the city air, gliding with effortless grace at eye level. Its wings are spread wide like outstretched sails, each feather etched sharply against the urban backdrop. The gull’s jet-black head contrasts with its bright white belly and soft gray wings, the tips inked in black like a finishing stroke from a calligrapher’s brush.

Its eyes seem fixed ahead, purposeful yet serene, as if navigating invisible currents between buildings. The street below—blurred into muted grays and concrete beige—hints at traffic, storefronts, and windows, all softened into abstraction by motion and distance. The gull floats above it all, momentarily untethered from both ocean and asphalt.

Behind the bird, architecture recedes: walls, ledges, and frames bending into the background like a stage set, their straight lines and angles contrasting with the curvature of the gull’s wings and body. The lighting is gentle, neither harsh nor overly warm—just enough to catch the gleam of feathers mid-glide.

The gull carries with it a sense of quiet defiance, moving through manmade corridors not built for wings. It is the punctuation in a sentence of stone and steel—a flash of wildness in a neatly ordered world." - Copilot

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Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla), 9th May 2024
es: Gaviota Guanaguanare, fr: Mouette Atricille
Canalfront Park, Lewes, Delaware
Lenapehoking (Lenni-Lenape) traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 + 1.4x teleconverter @ 754mm, 1/400s, f/11, ISO 250
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Two black-headed, gray-winged gulls stand on the end of a wooden dock. One chatters, open-beaked, while the other stands by, disinterested.

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Marsh Gulls

Three gulls, three very different personalities.

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American Herring Gull in flight over coastal marsh with wings outstretched under a cloudy blue sky near Cape May

Laughing Gull in breeding plumage standing alert among coastal reeds.

Great Black-backed Gull resting in salt marsh grass near coastal water.

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Gull’s Journey

Charlie and I sat outside this morning, savoring the cool air as we watched the birds flit about. Most of them were the usual backyard visitors, though Merlin picked up the songs of many others, including a northern bobwhite—one I couldn’t spot myself. Merlin has a way of teasing like that, offering glimpses of what’s there but unseen.

The bird in this image is a laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla). It’s not from my backyard, though I wouldn’t mind if it were—except during hurricane season. I captured this shot at a beach on the Gulf of Mexico, where it truly belongs, riding the coastal winds with effortless grace.

Enjoy stunning images of gulls and terns? Check out my photo gallery at:

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

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"This striking image captures a laughing gull in mid-flight, soaring gracefully from left to right against a pale blue sky. The bird’s sleek white body contrasts beautifully with its speckled gray head, which adds texture to its sharp, black-tipped beak. Its wings spread wide in an elegant arc, revealing the dynamic interplay of colors—pure white feathers transitioning into black-tipped edges, a natural masterpiece of form and movement. With effortless precision, the gull glides forward, seemingly suspended in the air, embodying the sheer freedom of flight." - Copilot

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Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla), 2nd November 2024
es: Gaviota Guanaguanare, fr: Mouette Atricille
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Agawam & Pawtucket traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 + 1.4x teleconverter @ 1120mm, 15% crop, 1/400s, f/14, ISO 3200
#Birds #LaughingGull #LAGU #Gulls #HopeIsTheThingWithFeathers #DescribeYourImages

An oddly grubby ugly duckling of a gull, blotched brown and gray, floats in a slightly rippled gray sea.

Shrimp Thief

In this image, a laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) is captured mid-flight, having just snatched a shrimp from the water. Upon closer inspection, the shrimp is visible in the gull's beak, along with droplets of water suspended in the air from its dramatic takeoff. Meanwhile, in the lower left corner, a sanderling (Calidris alba) strolls by, passing a piece of driftwood resting on the sandy shore.

If you enjoy wildlife and nature photography, check out my photo gallery here:

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This image portrays a laughing gull mid-flight, having just snatched a shrimp from the water. Its wings spread wide, showcasing a dramatic posture, while the shrimp is clenched in its beak. Below on the sandy shore, a sanderling casually strolls by, adding an element of calm to the dynamic scene. A piece of driftwood sits nearby, enhancing the coastal charm of the setting, with gentle waves in the background completing the tranquil and lively interaction.

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Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla), 9th May 2024
es: Gaviota Guanaguanare, fr: Mouette Atricille
Canalfront Park, Lewes, Delaware
Lenapehoking (Lenni-Lenape) traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 + 1.4x teleconverter @ 1120mm, 1/400s, f/13, ISO 250
#Birds #LaughingGull #LAGU #Gulls #HopeIsTheThingWithFeathers #DescribeYourImages

A black-headed gull stands atop a metal-bound mooring post.

Eye Contact

In case you think birds don't notice you on the beach, here's a laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) that locked eyes with me yesterday as it flew past while I captured its photo.

"The oldest known Laughing Gull was at least 22 years old when it was killed in Maine in 2009, the same state where it had been banded in 1987." - allaboutbirds.org

Enjoy stunning images of gulls and terns? Check out my photo gallery at:

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

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"This photograph captures a laughing gull elegantly soaring through the sky. The gull is in mid-flight, its wings spread wide and tips darker in color, offering a striking contrast to the lighter, grayish-white of its body. The cloudy background enhances the bird’s prominence, emphasizing its aerodynamic grace. In the bottom-right corner, the image is signed "© Swede's Photographs," adding a personalized touch to the artistry. It's a fantastic depiction of the beauty and tranquility of nature in motion!" - Copilot

Here at the Jersey Shore we don't have any "Purple Mountain Majesty" but we do have some majestic lavender sunrises!

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Horizontal image. Laughing gull stands in the right third of the frame centered vertically. It is looking left and is illuminated by a shaft of light from the rising sun. The bird is standing on the sand facing left with the ocean and sky in the background and a tidal pool in the foreground. There is a strong reflection of the bird in the tidal pool which is still. The sky and water are lavender and the image has lavender tones overall.

Gull in the Sky

Captured in all its glory: A laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) soaring above the scenic Gulf Port, Mississippi.

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The image captures a laughing gull in mid-flight against a clear, pale blue sky. The bird's wings are spread wide, showcasing a beautiful contrast between the illuminated feathers and the shadowed areas. The gull's head is slightly turned, and its beak is clearly visible, giving a dynamic and graceful touch to the scene. The sunlight accentuates the gull's elegance, making it stand out prominently against the serene background.

Laughing Gull in Black and White

I've had several inquiries about how to get a print of some my photographs. This is a hobby for me, so I haven't been equipped to handle those requests. But I enjoy what I'm doing and want to share my photographs.

So, I set up an account and website with pixels. My website is:

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

If you want a print of one of my photographs, you can get it there, If I haven't loaded it, let me know which one it is, and I'll gladly load it there for you.

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"The black and white image captures a laughing gull in mid-flight. The bird is shown with its wings fully extended, creating a striking visual of its aerodynamic form. The background is a plain, light gray, which contrasts sharply with the darker tones of the gull, emphasizing its features and the texture of its feathers. The photograph is signed "© Swede's Photographs" in the top left corner, indicating the photographer's credit." - Copilot

Laughing Gull by the Shore

Here is a close up of a laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla).

Laughing Gulls wheel in the sky, stand in groups on beaches and parking lots, follow heavy machinery on agricultural fields or at landfills, and paddle in the water off docks and beaches. They are opportunistic, like most gulls, and often harry terns and pelicans to try to steal their catch. Look for Laughing Gulls hovering over the head of a pelican that has just dived, hoping for a fish to slip out of the larger bird’s gullet. Laughing Gulls use ritualized displays to keep order among themselves. ..." - allaboutbirds.org

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