Late afternoon in Port San Luis Harbor.
This was my first time visiting here. After a four hour drive it felt so good to once again be by the ocean. Getting out of the car I paused to take in some deep breaths of fresh salty air, got grounded, grabbed my camera and started clicking away.
I felt completely relaxed and lost in the realm of photography … when suddenly
INCOMING – TAKE COVER !!!!
I ducked as a giant wing came straight at me through my zoomed lens
Before I had time to collect myself and fully understand what I had seen
there it was, perched on a rock, staring right at me.
Hey lady, what you up to? You got food? Take my picture, how do I look?
No time to think, just point the camera and hope for the best
Seconds later
Now me lady, it’s my turn
And they were gone.
I stood there momentarily stunned,
in disbelief and delighted by what had just happened.
How sweet to see that a few photos actually did come out!
Clicking on individual photos enhances the image
Dancing to the Words 
Great shot..!!
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I have read somewhere, “always believe somthing good is going to happen” 🙂
Lovely captures Arati. I can feel the happiness of capturing the surprise shot.
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Thank you Rupali. I like your quote it arrived at a perfect time. Just what I needed to hear!
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Have a good day!
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Thank you, you too.
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Loved the incoming comment and picture. Glad the gull didn’t hit you!
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Thank you Siobhan (did I get your name correctly?). Yeah, I was also very glad. I didn’t realize until I looked at the photograph that the reason the wing appeared so huge was because my lens was zoomed out so far. I don’t think the gull was flying in as close as I experienced it. Nonetheless I was really startled. I am glad you enjoyed the incoming comment. It was fun to write.
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Yes, that’s my name. That picture reminded me of “The Birds” movie. Glad it didn’t do what the birds did in that movie.
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So am I!!!!
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Wow! That crow looks like he’s on a mission. Lovely close-ups, Arati. 🙂
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Thank you Olga. Yes, both these birds had that look about them!
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