J. Livingston Seagull is a photograph by Rick Maxwell which was uploaded on February 12th, 2017.
J. Livingston Seagull
I was taking photos in the fishing port of Galilee, Rhode Island when this Herring Gull landed 5 feet from me. He just perched right in front of me... more
by Rick Maxwell
Title
J. Livingston Seagull
Artist
Rick Maxwell
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I was taking photos in the fishing port of Galilee, Rhode Island when this Herring Gull landed 5 feet from me. He just perched right in front of me as if to say, "Take my picture." He stayed there while I took 10 shots, only moving his head occasionally from side to side. His feathers were of the purist, downy-white I'd ever seen on a gull. He certainly deserved to have his photograph taken and I obliged.
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February 12th, 2017
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Comments (55)
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the N is for Near Contest on the ABC Group! F/L
Rick Maxwell replied:
Hey, thanks Gary. I just now noticed the eight votes I'd garnered. But, as always, I appreciate very much your continuing support! Cheers! Max
Mucha Kachidza
Not only is this seagull charismatic and photogenic, the fitting title is also that of one of my favorite books. voted!
Rick Maxwell replied:
Thank you so much, Mucha. I too had read the book back in my high school days. Thanks again for your lovely response. Peace, Max
Steve Taylor
This is a fabulous portrait Rick. Faved and liked
Rick Maxwell replied:
Thank you very much for the F&L, Steve. Always appreciated when someone takes the time to let me know how they feel. Cheers! Max
Jordan Hill
Congratulations on being featured in the FAA Group ‘The Outdoor Photographer' To ensure your feature remains available over time, post your featured images in the Group's 'Thanks for the Feature / photo archive
Rick Maxwell replied:
Thank you for favoriting and featuring 'J.' He's soaring to new heights! Peace, Max
Richard Bryce and Family
Terrific, Rick!
Rick Maxwell replied:
Thank you, Richard and Family. I appreciate you taking the time to mention that! Peace, Max
Kay Brewer
I read that book SO many years ago! Beautiful feature in the Trick and Treat of Nature group! l/f
Rick Maxwell replied:
Thank you, once again, Kay. I can always count on you to 'get it,' especially with the word-play I enjoy using. I too read, 'Johnathan Livingston Seagull,' as one of my summer reading books when in High School, along with J.D. Salinger's, 'Catcher in the Rye' (both great coming of age reads!). Thanks for putting a smile on my face in reminiscing! Peace, Max
Debra Lynch
What a beautiful portrait of a Seagull. I like seeing the eyes and beak up close and the color is beautiful. Congratulations your excellence in art is seen in your wonderful images, thank you for your participation in the group and your beautiful submissions. It is work like yours that helps make our group so amazing. Thank you for being an honored member of the group TATONG. L/F
Rick Maxwell replied:
And, thank you, Debbie, for this honor. Nice hearing from you again. Hope all is well! Aloha, Max
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #13 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Rick Maxwell replied:
Thanks so much for making me aware of that, James! I had no idea and I certainly will share the love. Peace, Max
Jenny Revitz Soper
Wonderful...voted in the Seagull Portrait contest!
Rick Maxwell replied:
Well, thank you so much, Jenny! I certainly appreciate your nomination. Peace, Max
Carrie Armstrong
Outstanding congratulations on your Feature
Rick Maxwell replied:
Thank you very much, Carrie. I always appreciate a fellow artist's positive comment! Peace, Max
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, on your Feature, in "Bags", group!
Rick Maxwell replied:
Well, thank you for letting me know that, Maria. I haven't been on my site for a few days and just now logged on. Thank you! Aloha, Max
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in 500 Views Share Group & Shared:-)
William Tasker
What a great story and a superb closeup! Thank you for submitting this fine natural shot of this identified wild bird. It is now featured on the homepage of Wild Birds Of The World - A Nature Photography Group. L/F
Rick Maxwell replied:
Thank you very much, William. It's always an honor to be featured with so many great photographers. Aloha, Max
Kathy Kelly
Fantastic capture Rick of the most willing subject! L/F
Rick Maxwell replied:
Thank you, Kathy. She (or is it a he?) was a very cooperative subject (see the Description). She sat there for me at least 15 minutes! Aloha, Max
Jan Mulherin
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “New England Photographers Photographing New England” group on Fine Art America — You are invited to post your featured image to the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page. Thank you so much for your participation in this new group.
Rick Maxwell replied:
Thank you very much, Jan. It's always an honor to be chosen for a feature! Thank you. Peace, Max