Escape the Surf

Glen Allen

Escape the Surf

Taken on the east coast of england (Yorkshire) this sea bird manages to take off from one of the groynes just as the wave crashes into the shoreline.

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Escape the Surf by Glen Allen
  • TallGuy

    TallGuy

    A cracking capture …

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks

  • jesika

    jesika

    Superb shot
    j

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Jesika, glad you like it.

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    Superb timing and love the focus of the bird head on against the frothing waves, excellent image :)

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Tracy, really glad you like it.

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards

    Great timing and focus

  • Glen Allen replied

    Cheers John

  • justlinda

    justlinda

    Great photograph!!...

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Linda

  • Farah M

    Farah M

    This shot is just amazing!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Farah, glad you like it.

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Great timing Glen

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Mike

  • hirst

    hirst

    Spot on, well timed indeed!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Shirley

  • midzing

    midzing

    brilliant capture Glen,,, well done

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Midzing, glad you like it.

  • Bill Morgenstern

    Bill Morgenstern

    Bang on! Be there and get it . . . You did!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Cheers Bill

  • Darren Post

    Darren Post

    Brilliant photo… can’t help wishing the surf was just that bit faster.. ;-)

  • Glen Allen

    Glen Allen

    Thanks Darren glad you like it.

  • geoff curtis

    geoff curtis

    Great Capture

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Geoff

  • Amanda McLennan

    Amanda McLennan

    Great timing by both you and the bird, can’t help but agree with Darren a little bit though! He He.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Yea I know what he means, but hey I was just glad to bag the shot. Thanks for the comment.

  • Jacqueline Baker

    Jacqueline Baker

    What a shot, it really does have a great feeling of action to it…...that’s one lucky bird!

  • Glen Allen replied

    I was one lucky photographer! lol Thanks

  • sticky

    sticky

    Fan diddly tastic…..................

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Glad you like it

  • richie fox

    richie fox

    wow, billiant catch

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Richie

  • Justyna Kedra

    Justyna Kedra

    i hope that he ecaped ;)) love it!! :D

  • Glen Allen replied

    I am sure he did there not much these birds can’t get away from. Thanks for the comments, much appreciated Justyna

  • Glen Allen

    Glen Allen

    I am sure he did there not much these birds can’t get away from. Thanks for the comments, much appreciated Justyna.

  • clickychick

    clickychick

    This is just brilliant, love it! Spot on! I love the East Coast, having spent a lot of my time in and around Hull as a child (and now living in Hull).

  • Glen Allen replied

    Its a very dramatic coastline and me and my partner go there quite often, if we don’t go to the East Coast its usually the Dales. Yorkshire has so much to offer the photographer. Thanks for your comments.

  • clickychick

    clickychick

    You’re very welcome. I don’t really know the Dales very well at all, but can’t wait to explore.

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Such an amazing capture, perfect timing, detail and an image that speaks!!!!

  • Glen Allen

    Glen Allen

    Thank you Stephen, I am very proud of this one and put it down to a very co-operative bird as much as skill lol!

  • tuffcookie

    tuffcookie

    cool shot. great timing :)

  • Glen Allen

    Glen Allen

    Thanks

  • Mechellerene

    Mechellerene

    This rages!!! Awesome!

  • Glen Allen

    Glen Allen

    Thanks, glad you like it, it is one of my favorites too

  • Robert Hardy

    Robert Hardy

    Great capture, one in a million!

  • Glen Allen

    Glen Allen

    Thanks, I did take quite a few that day but not quite that many lol.

  • Stephen Maxwell

    Stephen Maxwell

    Welcome to the site Glenn.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank Stephen. Am I right in thinkng you are on photo4me too?

  • Stephen Maxwell

    Stephen Maxwell

    That would be me.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Cool, I have been on about 6/7 weeks. How do you find this site in comparison?

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Great action shot …

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks for the comment

  • Shelby Paterson

    Shelby Paterson

    Great Capture!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Shelby

  • Claressa Jethro

    Claressa Jethro

    fantastic shot.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Claressa.

  • Akira

    Akira

    Fantastic shot!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Akira

  • Rasendyll

    Rasendyll

    A great capture Glen!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Paul

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    Great action shot!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Yea, thanks Andy I am particularly proud of this, not been a “wildlife” photographer (I don’t have the paitence lol) I was really pleased when I realised I had this one in the bag. Not sure what the skill/luck ratio was but Given the positive feedback I suspect I really should not care that much.

  • jase8812

    jase8812

    Great shot !

  • Glen Allen

    Glen Allen

    Thanks much appreciated.

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    What a GREAT shot! Excellent!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks I put much of it down to luck.

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    I say that too ; ) After awhile I get told I must be the luckiest person around lol Something tells me it applies to you as well = )

  • Glen Allen replied

    lol maybe. Thanks for the comments anyway, they are very appreciated.

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    Cool shot ! love the water spray…........great timing too.

  • Glen Allen replied

    thanks I like this a lot seems to be a favorite for many people too. I know my daughter thinks its the best thing I have done. 13 year olds are great aren’t they? lol.

  • greenpeg

    greenpeg

    wow…...perfect timing …....brilliant

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you I am a tiny weenie little bit proud of this one I must say ;o)

  • Felicia Moore

    Felicia Moore

    It doesn’t need to be said again, I suppose, but the timing on this is great. I love how the birds wings are in perfect alignment to the sea-bashed pillars and that his body is completely perpendicular to them.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Wow I had not really clocked that before thanks! the slight blurr at the wing tips makes it for me, but your right thanks.

  • kjezt

    kjezt

    I love this one, very cool

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you :o)

  • greenpeg

    greenpeg

    you should be …......again well done

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you.

  • EnVee

    EnVee

    whoa! nice reflex…great image!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you glad you like it.

  • ~ HEIDI  HORVATH ~

    ~ HEIDI HORVA...

    This is superb!!! I love this!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Heidi

  • aroha

    aroha

    Fantastic capture and perfect timing!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you, much appreciated.

  • amarica

    amarica

    Great shot Glen

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Amarica.

  • Barbara Morrison

    Barbara Morrison

    Wow! That is a great shot!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Barbara, glad you like it.

  • louise

    louise

    Such an amazing capture Glen..
    congratulations…

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Louise glad you like it.

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Awesome capture! you were in the right place!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you, fortunatley so was the bird. lol

  • saleire

    saleire

    Amazing shot…...he just made it!! :o)

  • Glen Allen replied

    Cheers.

  • Rhiannon D'Averc

    Rhiannon D'Averc

    Great capture! I love the look on his face.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Rhiannon, I asked him to look surprised lol!

  • Murray Newham

    Murray Newham

    sensational! so much action you can almost hear the soundtrack..

  • Glen Allen replied

    lol Thanks Murray, you hum i’ll play it.

  • jobeckytobin

    jobeckytobin

    absolutely brilliant shot!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks jo, I am a little bit proud of this one ;~)

  • nancie

    nancie

    love the flow!!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Nancie

  • Karen  Helgesen
  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Karen, i am pleased that it impressed you.

  • Karen  Helgesen

    Karen Helgesen

    Indeed, it did! I am seldom at a loss for words ( this comment revels my true wordy self.) I just couldn’t think of any other word that would work, without cracking open my trusty Thesaurus!

  • Glen Allen replied

    I am truely honoured,i realise that often less is more and you encapsulated that for me thanks ;o)

  • LinaJ

    LinaJ

    great shot!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Lina

  • Carrie Glenn

    Carrie Glenn

    Great shot and excellent perspective…really unique and beautiful!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Carrie

  • sugarbear

    sugarbear

    Perfection!!!!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Donna, your comments are very much appreciated.

  • Astrid Pardew

    Astrid Pardew

    What an utterly fantastic capture!!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Astrid

  • claudiabubble

    claudiabubble

    Did you get wet feet?

    The seagull looks like it gets a thrill from such close shaves ;)

  • Glen Allen replied

    lol no zoom lenses are a wonderful invention!

  • claudiabubble

    claudiabubble

    I thought as much, but it happened to me before that I was so engrossed with waiting for the perfect wave to crash that I got my feet wet ;)

  • Glen Allen replied

    lol ouch, as long as the equipment was safe and dry though LOL.

  • Alvin-San [vcr]

    Alvin-San [vcr]

    Call National Geographic!!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Alvin, if I thought it was good enough I just might. Thank you so much for your comment it is really appreciated.

  • wdphotografics

    wdphotografics

    A fantastic shot Glen as the number of comments attest…......the implied movement of the gull and the splash of water, combined with the angle of the timbers makes this a very dynamic image.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you wayne, to receive sucha positive critique form sucha skilled photogrpaher as yourself is indeed the icing on the cake. Everyone has been so complimentary about this image.

    Thank you

  • Elaine Harriott

    Elaine Harriott

    Great timing, love this!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Elaine I am overwhelmed at the response to this one.

  • nepesh

    nepesh

    awesome!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Nepesh

  • Alison Jane Rice

    Alison Jane Rice

    beautiful spontaneous composition …

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks I was lucky too.

  • Jazzyjane

    Jazzyjane

    This is an amazing shot. Well done.

  • Glen Allen replied

    thanks Jane

  • Lisa  Kenny

    Lisa Kenny

    Wow!! great shot Glen !

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thnak you Lisa, I appreciate you stopping by and taking tthe time to comment.

  • Tara Filliater

    Tara Filliater

    wow this is like a once in a life time oppurtunity shot like right at the right moment. aweosmee

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you I am quite proud of it.

  • EbonyKate

    EbonyKate

    Wow what an excellent capture!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you, is it Kate? Glad you like it.

  • Heather King

    Heather King

    amazing capture glen

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Heather, much appreciated.

  • nancie

    nancie

    wow!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Nancie

  • nancie

    nancie

    your very welcome Glen
    x

  • nancie

    nancie

    are you there?

  • Di Dowsett

    Di Dowsett

    great shot….love it!
    xx

  • barnsleysteve

    barnsleysteve

    LLove this shot. It really sums up a stormy day at the seaside

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Steve it was taken at Withensea.

  • photobymdavey

    photobymdavey

    Like my swimmer it is a nice bit of timing and the best shot on your frontpage

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you your comments are really appreciated.

  • Jenifer

    Jenifer

    This is just so awesome!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Jenifer I really appreciate your comments.

  • Carole Felmy

    Carole Felmy

    Perfect timing and speed and DOF and comp… Perfect capture :-) !

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Carole I appreciate you stopping by and commenting.

  • PERUGINA

    PERUGINA

    Wow… that was an incredible amount of scrolling I need to do to get to post a comment. Well worth it however, as this is a brilliant capture! Will look forward to having a browse through your portfolio of works Glen.
    :)

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you I appreciate you having the paitence to get down here lol.

    I am stunned by the response to this one Itb is my daughters favorite and she was only 11 when I took it but the response from folk here has been amazing.

    Thank you again I have enjoyed looking through your work too.

  • NAPaul

    NAPaul

    fantastic timing, just brilliant to capture that exact moment!!

  • Glen Allen replied

    A once in a lifetime shot methinks Thanks for the comment.

  • DreaM

    DreaM

    WOW!!! what an amazing capture!!!! and a beautiful treatment. amazing indeed!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you I am pleased you like it.

  • Anne Staub

    Anne Staub

    Beautiful shot Glen.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Anne

  • Iani

    Iani

    Stunning image

  • Glen Allen replied

    thank you, much appreciated.

  • botticcelli

    botticcelli

    wonderful capture!,,,really beautiful pic!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you much appreciated

  • gary1957

    gary1957

    your eye for a shot really shows here a very powerful image,not easy well done.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Gary.

  • Mango

    Mango

    This is a well-liked shot … And deservedly so – it’s awesome!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Mango I am understandebly pleased with the response to iot from other artists on this site. Thanks for stopping by and taking a look.

  • Jenni77

    Jenni77

    What a great perspective! Fab shot

  • Glen Allen replied

    thanks Jenni and thanks for the favoriting

  • Jerame    *

    Jerame *

    AWESOME CAPTURE!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you, muich appreciated.

  • Lila Alias

    Lila Alias

    Incredible shot Glen!! I cant remember if I already commented it! But it is worthy of two comments!!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you I can’t remeber either I am overwhealmed by the reaction to this shot, I am deeply moved by it all.

  • Glenn Alderson

    Glenn Alderson

    Wow! what a capture….........well done

  • Glen Allen replied

    Cheers Glen

  • BlackLemonz

    BlackLemonz

    WOW fantastic

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you, much appreciated.

  • JayW

    JayW

    Wow Thats An Awesom Picture!!! Nice Timing!!! Fave’d :)

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you I appreciate your comments asnd the favoriting.

  • Rosemary Scott

    Rosemary Scott

    WOW !!! what a capture !! Absolutely outstanding !!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Rosemary, I am glad you like it and really appreciate you stopping by and taking a look.

    Glen

  • Damian

    Damian

    Fantastic! Such a dynamic image!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Damian, glad you like it, and I appreciate you stopping by to comment.

  • Artway

    Artway

    Woah, thats great! The colours are amazing, great capture!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you I thik his must be my most commented image

  • Glen Allen replied

    sorry i meant to say I think this is most commented upon image lol can’t type for toffee me.

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    An absolutely stunning fantastic capture, brilliant.

  • Nala

    Nala

    Great shot and i love all the movement in it

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Nala, this one has attracted more comments than any of my others, it seems it is liked.

  • Nala

    Nala

    Well so much going on and you can feel the wind hear the sonds . . great capture . . . .

    Alan . . . . .

    PS . . nalA = Alan

  • Glen Allen replied

    Yea it is quite dramatic, thanks again.

    I see I wondered where the nick came from we used to do that as kids and refer to each other with the new names, brings back memories.

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    Wow amazing capture Glen.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Linda, I appreciate your comments

  • HeatherTS

    HeatherTS

    gorgeous i love the treatment…this is beautiful Glen

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you I appreciate your comments.

  • Susan6110

    Susan6110

    fantastic photo, I truely injoy this shot. Glen.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Susan, I am overwhealmed at the response I have had to this one.

    Thank you

  • Tracey McKeown

    Tracey McKeown

    unbelievable shot… but the big question remains. Did he make it?

  • Glen Allen replied

    LOL Thanks for the comment, and in answer to your question I don’t know I was too busy looking at my LCD screen to check I’d got the shot….....

    Seriously I suspect he did!.

    gLEN

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Just gotta fav it mate, this is such a superb shot Glen…

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Jason, its an honour someone with your ability likes it so much.

    Glen

  • Teresa Schultz

    Teresa Schultz

    wow! super shot. Well done!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Teresa.

  • June Ferrol

    June Ferrol

    Impressive, Glen, great shot.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you June

  • tinhearts

    tinhearts

    awesome colors..stunning capture of feather friend’s quick escape!
    xxx

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Carol your comments are much appreciated ;o)

  • mekea

    mekea

    Awesome captue…just the perfect moment! Mekea :)

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you I appreciate your comments Mekea.

  • Rasendyll

    Rasendyll

    Wonderful capture Glen

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Paul

  • Kelly  J

    Kelly J

    AMAZING!!! Instant fave for me!!! Can almost hear him squaking!!! LOL…

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks kelly, glad you like it, this image is probaly the one that has gone down the best on the site, it is my daughters fav also, so thanks for the fav too ;o)

  • Teeze

    Teeze

    Fantastic!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you.

  • Care

    Care

    Fantastic action shot Glen!!! : )

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thak you

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    great work.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you.

  • Karen Martin IPA

    Karen Martin IPA

    Wow – amazing

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thak you karen much appreciated.

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    such a great timing and capture in all ! very moving

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you for taking the time to stop by and comment, I appreciate your comments.

    Glen

  • tigerwings

    tigerwings

    Wow..what timing…Excellent capture…and beautiful to boot.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you I appreciate it.

  • Cvail73

    Cvail73

    Perfect timing and capture!!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you much appreciated

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    How beautiful this is, lots of action going on!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you it has been a firm favorite for a long time.

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    Awesome work

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you.

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Great timing, very powerful

  • Glen Allen replied

    Cheers Mike

  • apjenkins

    apjenkins

    Fantastic shot the gull is so clear against the surf makes super pic

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you I appreciate your comments.

    Glen

  • Biswajit Pandey

    Biswajit Pandey

    Excellent shot !!!

  • Glen Allen

    Glen Allen

    Thanks much appreciated.

  • Barry W  King

    Barry W King

    This is fantastic

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Barry

  • Ioanna Athanasopoulou

    Ioanna Athanas...

    Great capture, very strong!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you much appreciated

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Such a cool and beautiful shot!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Laurie

  • Lindamell

    Lindamell

    I like this image very much, thanks for sharing :)

  • Glen Allen replied

    you are very welcome lol. And thank you very much too for looking and commenting.

    Glen

  • Bobby Deal

    Bobby Deal

    Wonderful depth and action

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Bobby, glad you like it.

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    What a superb capture!!!!

  • Glen Allen replied

    thanks im pleased with this shot xx

  • Glen Allen replied

    thanks im pleased with this shot xx

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    excellent work

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Alan, I appreciate you commenting.

  • Barry W  King

    Barry W King

    really love this..
    excellent piece Glen

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Barry

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Cracking shot!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you

  • Denis Dalby

    Denis Dalby

    Sharp shooting Glen!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Denis.

  • mariarty

    mariarty

    Wow….. thought I would never get to the end of the comments. Excellent capture, well timed.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you, its been a favorite of many people here.

  • tigerwings

    tigerwings

    This is Still My Favorite Photo of yours, I think…..Ummm….Yep,I DO! ;)

  • Glen Allen replied

    LOL Thanks Lisa, it always nice to get feedback on older shots, this will I think always be my favorite too.

  • kevinmawson

    kevinmawson

    Wow! this is a fabulous capture!
    km.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Cheers Kevin

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    This is so beautiful….taken at the right moment!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Ellen, I am glad you like it and appreciate your comment.

  • DonnaMoore

    DonnaMoore

    Wonderful shot…It is so nice and clear…Great work Glen.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Donna, I really appreciate you comments.

  • Luís Lajas

    Luís Lajas

    Great timing, great framing, it’s a 5 star photo… Well used the sense of opportunity on the photo and environment… Great work on this one

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you Luis, Much appreciated, I am glad you like it.

  • Karen  Brodie Photography

    Karen Brodie ...

    What a stunning shot, excellent :))

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you its one of my favorites

  • DaveReed

    DaveReed

    Excellent timing and a superb shot :)

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Dave

  • Otherone

    Otherone

    Well done Glen the capture is very well timed, cool composition

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you so very much x

  • Elucidate

    Elucidate

    Superb timing.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you I appreciate you commenting

  • Eyal Nahmias

    Eyal Nahmias

    You nailed it Glenn, excellent timing and composition. The logs in the water and the angle of the gull wings are perfectly aligned. Well done.

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you, praise indeed from an established pro.

    I appreciate it.

    glen

  • Mike Finley

    Mike Finley

    As Eyal says … perfect timing!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thanks Mike, it has been along time since anyone commented on this and it is still my favorite.

  • artbyrachel

    artbyrachel

    What a picture.Really great!

  • Glen Allen replied

    Thank you, its one of my favorite shots

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