I had some ideas for today's theme, and as usual they didn't turn out like I wanted for whatever reason and my actual photos came unexpectedly and were better than my planned ones. When will I learn to just go with the flow and not overplan?

While I was at the park I spotted a bunch of seagulls flying around by the lake so I parked the car and hopped out. As I walked up and started shooting, a kid came over and started throwing his Doritos out on the ground near where I was to lure the birds in close for me! He kept edging closer so he could throw them right in front of me and get the birds right up close hehe. Nice kid! He ran out of chips as I ran out of space on my CF card and we parted ways for the evening. :)
I got a lot more shots that I liked than I was even hoping for, so I apologize if you guys get sick of the seagulls! I narrowed this down from about 400 shots!

Side note, I am sorely behind in catching up on all the comments and such and looking through everyone's blogs. The last few days have been so hectic (as evidenced by the fact I am posting at 12:35 am)! Thank you to all of you who have been coming back and looking! I really do appreciate all the community support!

Others participating in the theme:
Helen
Stefan
Moira
Nellinka
TheBronzeBow
Cathy
Heather
Lynda
Dorothe
Ryana
Andrew

Even so, you did a great job. Well done and sleep well. revenant · 2010-02-24: 02:42

Nice set. Please add me as I'm about to post for the theme. Lynda · 2010-02-24: 06:31

Nice shots. I really like #1 with it's tight crop. Your shots illustrates motion nicely I think. Ole365 · 2010-02-24: 07:08

Great set for the theme! I really like the first one ... It was nice of the little boy to set up the dorito 'picnic' ... ????? · 2010-02-24: 08:27

Kids have "great" ideas - this one worked even though I'm sure you had your fill of birds! They'll come out of nowhere for food. Great set - love #1! tennischick · 2010-02-24: 09:11

Beautiful, terrific catches!!~ urmysunshine · 2010-02-24: 09:26

Love that first one there the most. Great catch! askogen · 2010-02-24: 09:43

Really fantastic shots! Great job! KPLaMaster · 2010-02-24: 10:26

wonderful set #1 is mmy prefer shot My Feelings Belbe · 2010-02-24: 10:40

Wonderful set, nr1 is awesome. wildduck · 2010-02-24: 11:17

1# ????? · 2010-02-24: 11:38

Super set. Goldbrandi · 2010-02-24: 11:46

The first one is just so *stunning* to catch even the bird's "expression" - looking straight at you. And the piercing blue behind the white - makes an "ugly bird" into a piece of art. And then the *last* one - #7 - of the bird soaring low over the water - just makes my whole spirit soar with it. After the chaos of the earlier shots - to finish with serenity and beauty - just knocked my blood pressure back down and made me sigh with happiness. Dad · 2010-02-24: 12:04

Simply lovely no I and 7 are my favourites. MoMac · 2010-02-24: 13:15

These are great! 1 and 7 especially! The thing about motion is it doesn't actually have to be moving. :) Well done! thebronzebow · 2010-02-24: 15:32

fantastic shots! love the first one!! jennye · 2010-02-24: 15:41

i like the set . nice shots benito · 2010-02-24: 15:51

The first shot is absolutely amazing! Into my favs. Unchained · 2010-02-24: 18:39

Absolutely amazing shots! SusieG · 2010-02-24: 20:02

Fantastic set - no.1 is just amazing! :-) girafferacing · 2010-02-25: 16:33

Really great shots, especially #1. I see you like birds in flight too. ????? · 2010-02-26: 08:20

#1 is awesome - well done :-)) flamee · 2010-02-26: 13:32

My favorites are the first and the last . :))) poonee · 2010-02-26: 15:41

I like the very first one the best. Good job! marybrotherton · 2010-02-27: 20:36

Another vote for #1... BwannaDon · 2010-03-02: 02:19

The first one is darn near perfect! ????? · 2010-03-02: 08:52

Great capture on #1 ????? · 2010-03-05: 10:13

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