Macro Monday is easy to play, snap a macro (or any close-up) photo, post it on your blog and come back here and sign Mr Linky. Don’t forget to visit each other. 
Some gulls came very close while we were out in the lobster boat in Maine. I know they were looking for hand-outs but I took advantage of the situation.
They swooped. . .
. . .and glided . . .
. . . and piouretted . . .
. . .then floated.
Squawk!
‘Fine if you won’t feed me ~ I’m off!’
Martha said,
These are some wonderful and such intense shots Lisa! Wow! I finally got some new shots over the last couple days. I’ll see what I have on the camera and will hopefully be back to play along this week
Mojo said,
As usual, you top the bill when it comes to birds — especially on the wing. The next to last one looks like he could be an F-14 jumping off the deck with the afterburner lit. And the last one is just a joyous tumult of angles. Love all of them.
I went with something aquatic myself this week, though it’s not apparent at a glance.
JohnMcDevitt said,
Gulls can be pests on the beach, but they are graceful in flight. I like the way the light plays through the feathers on the wing trailing edge. My favorite is the last photo with the two leaving. Neat composition. You’re fast on the shutter Lisa.
John
Becky said,
Super shots! One time in Florida I was feeding Gulls from a bag of bread when a big Gull swooped down and stole the remaining bread bag and all.
B.
Carletta said,
Awesome shots!
I think my favorite is the third one – an eye of determination.
vicky said,
Amazing shots of the seagulls!
SandyCarlson said,
The light through those wings…astounding. The look on the face of that bird in the second shot just stops time. You are amazing.
MommyWizdom said,
Wow, those are amazing!! I love how you got them in flight!
MommyWizdom
nikkipolani said,
Absolutely incredible shots! I mean, up close, macro, in-flight! I like the yellow-orange of their beaks making a nice counterpoint to all the shades of gray. Very nice.
Michelle Johnson said,
Ooh Lisa, these are spectacular shots. I wish I could have captured the seagull swooping our Wal- Mart this past winter as good as you did here. Simply Stunning Shots. Good night~
Lin said,
Amazing how you stop them in mid-flight! I’m in!
mountain.mama said,
Those are really great shots! I love to watch seagulls too.
The Laughing Idiot said,
This is amazing – you must be so patient.
Happy Monday (almost)!
Rachael said,
love the movement in the flight shots. the “squawk” shot is a perfect representation of the sea gull. thanks for sharing.
Jama said,
Awesome! but they do look fierce!
bermudabluez said,
I like the photography, but I especially love your captions! Squawk!!
Tanja said,
Really great seagull shots!
Nicole said,
Sweet goodness!
My total favorite is Nr 3 – awesome!
Gemma said,
These are absolutely wonderful action shots!
Christina, Sweden said,
Great series of shots!
sharon said,
Magnificent photos!!! I know how hard it is to catch a flying gull and your photos are so good!!!
june said,
Great shots all…always fascinating to watch their goings ons!
Kristi said,
What awesome shots!
Debbie Davis said,
Wow, these are amazing photos! I love how you can see their eyes so clearly!
Tammie said,
wonderful photos Lisa! The close ups in flight are really exciting.
Misty Dawn said,
Those are really awesome captures, my friend! I really love that 3rd one!
Sarah said,
Oh amazing shots!!! I love seagulls!!! Love the feather details!! Wonderful, Sarah
vchelle said,
Fantastic photos!!! They don’t even look real! Wow!
Carla said,
Goodness!! These are magnificent!!
Jeanna said,
When did they start taking over the parking lots?
Jientje said,
Sometimes they fly over my house as well, but I’m always too late when it comes to photograph them! What a beautiful series again Lisa!
I’m playing too this week, but I almost forgot to submit my link!
A~ said,
Wonderful series of shots. Make we want to visit the beach real soon.
debbie said,
Love the gulls. My oldest son used to wave back at them when he was young and they would flap their wings at the beach.
Kath said,
Great shots …. that third photo looks like an xray.
amanda said,
Incredible close-ups Lisa, the eyes are so nice and clear, great shots!
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LEEDRA said,
You have some great captures here. I am not fast enough for a series like this.
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Kerri said,
Great gull shots!
Se'Lah said,
i absolutely LOVE this photostory.
Your wit is refreshing.
i’ve missed ya
one love.
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Tranquility said,
Beautiful!
Thomas said,
I have heard about flight shots and macro shots, I have never seen a macro flight shot, this is so cool Lisa, looks like these fellows were friends with you. They have come very close.
Pamela said,
enjoyed the gulls… there are so many different kinds !
Prospero said,
Glided and pirouetted are my favorites.
Maria berg said,
Wonderful photos full of life! MB
Jenners said,
These are fantastic!! And I’m loving your coastal theme this week!!!
foto CHIP Sweden said,
I found this challenge today so now I’m in
Have a nice Sunday!