We pulled up and parked in front of the breakwater at Fort Point (below the south end of the bridge). It's a great view, and this sea gull seemed more than happy to oblige me with a few photos. With the shutter speed set to capture the sea spray in mid flight, I was having a wonderful time.
...until the bird flew away! I thought to myself, "No, wait! I want to get one more..." but my thought was cut short by an enormous splash of water that hit my car, me (and miraculously, not my camera).
It turns out the sea gulls are not as stupid as one might think - and that it was not posing for me. Unlike me, the gull was carefully watching the incoming waves, and spotted the pending disaster that I was soon to receive.
Lesson #1: Never turn your back on the ocean
Lesson #2: Pay attention to what the subject is telling you. If the subject runs away, assume there is a good reason
Beautiful sea spray and hilarious story!
ReplyDeleteYour mom sent this to me, Jim. Great story and wonderful photo. I'm going to spend some time here when I can take my time at it.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord bless and keep you.
My love to all,
Jim Grayson