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Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, United States) on 5 July 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.

A little drama unfolded before the VF lens one beachy day, as I observed this gull racing a guy on a honking, loud jet ski. From my POV, the gull was having no problem pacing the guy.

Please pray for Bella.

Bella Update: 10/14/08, Tuesday. Bella will see her doggie cardiologist today. We are hoping and praying he will find some healing/improvement in her heart/aortic valve condition. God is the one who heals and blesses.

Bella's miracle, the one we're all praying for, is still a day by day process; it may take a bit of time for completion. Bella's battle for life, wellness, and needed healing for her heart isn't a sprint but a long-distance run. Bella and I thank you for joining her prayer "team" around the world. Each of you are truly special blessings to us.

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Comments (16)

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

A nice crisp image. I love the levels and colors! and a great story of the race.

5 Jul 2008 12:04am

Saeed from Tehran, Iran

nice shot , i like these palce :)

5 Jul 2008 12:46am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

I love this, still go away Mr. Boat Man you're making noises, and fly bird fly, drop a little something on his head ;)
xO to Bella

5 Jul 2008 2:52am

_ H o M o _ from Tehran, Iran

cool

5 Jul 2008 3:37am

Vink from Magagnosc, France

Paradisiac picture ! well done !

5 Jul 2008 5:17am

eddy from tehran, Iran

wow I love the atmosphere and colors of the image

5 Jul 2008 5:33am

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

I like this shot too! Did you use a filter? If so which one? :0)

5 Jul 2008 7:27am

@Craig: I used a polarizing filter, that's all. It really pretty much looks like this on good days. And there are lots of good days.

Jen from Alpharetta, United States

My money is on the bird! ; )
So glad to hear Bella had another great morning!

5 Jul 2008 7:39am

Betty from New Jersey, United States

I had the same thought as Lorraine... the bird was positioning itself for a "drop"! I love the soft colors here, Glenn! Well done.

5 Jul 2008 8:10am

MJ from Delaware, United States

great race.... great colors and crisp.... who won????

5 Jul 2008 8:41am

Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States

I too, bet on the Gull ........ I like the comment Lorraine wrote about the 'dropping' ..... good idea!
Belle sends more 'puppy hugs' to dear Bella!

5 Jul 2008 9:18am

alex centrella from California, United States

i love this image alot..... the man on the water jet, and bird...fantastic timing, and the simplictiy of colors with the umbrellas.

5 Jul 2008 9:39am

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

yeah i too hope Mr Gull drops sth on his head!LOL
I like the beach pics a lot,everything is so clear and blue!:)

5 Jul 2008 9:51am

[suvni:R] from Brussels, Belgium

funny sequel on yesterday's pic. Peace and quietness disturbed :-)

5 Jul 2008 12:04pm

shahab from Qazvin, Iran

Beautiful shot!Lovely colors!

5 Jul 2008 12:06pm

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

Thanks all! I think it'd be great if the gull did set his bombsites on the jetskier. They are so noisy and disruptive. Your comments here have been great today. I appreciate you all. --VF

5 Jul 2008 10:00pm