The Gathering is a photograph by Marvin Spates which was uploaded on October 7th, 2017.
The Gathering
I took this photo on a small island called Egmont Key! A very beautiful island with lots of birds, as well as a lighthouse. I enjoyed taking photos... more
Title
The Gathering
Artist
Marvin Spates
Medium
Photograph - Mixed Media Photograph
Description
I took this photo on a small island called Egmont Key! A very beautiful island with lots of birds, as well as a lighthouse. I enjoyed taking photos of the Terns as they would make frequent trips out to the gulf waters to look for food. There was large schools of bait fish just off shore. The action would start when larger fish would feed on the bait fish and drive them to the surface. The birds would flock to this action to feed on the top water bait fish. Hundreds of Terns, Pelicans, and Seagulls, and sometimes dolphins would have there fill!!! I have never seen so many animals in one spot!! With all of this activity going on it would not be long before the fisherman would show up to try there luck too!!! This is a great image as a canvas, metal, or framed and matted wall hanging!!!
Uploaded
October 7th, 2017
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Comments (64)
Jane Small
A perfect sky dance of form and movement, grace and color, and so vibrantly blue and uplifting to the spirit. I love "The Gathering" Marvin. It's just perfect in every single way. L/F
Marilyn McNish
I just love the effects utilized to create such a superb composition! These three birds are all the focal point that pulls the viewer into an imaginary place on the sea shore! Wonderful capture! vf mm
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent capture and fantastic digital special effects, Marvin! Love that amazing sky and wonderful grouping of birds! L/F
Jack Zulli
I enjoy the way you add an enhancement to a image such as in this capture, well done;) v/f
Kellice Swaggerty
Marvin, this is such a fine work of truly outstanding art! The mood, composition, pastel colors and texture, are all so wonderfully expressive in many different media! L/F Pin
Marvin Spates
Thank you everyone for such beautiful comments as well as for the features of this photo!