The other day I took photos of a Karoro, Southern black-backed gull as it flew by. Hand held. Pretty pleased with the results. 🐦

Black-backed gulls are often seen on the water’s edge where they scavenge corpses and fish frames washed up on the tide.

Black backed gull in flight with wings stretched.
Black backed gull in flight with wings bent.
Black backed gull in flight with wings down.
Black backed gull in flight, side on, with wings high.