It's very close to the reference photo, you did a nice job replicating it, but I personally would have changed it when painting by adding more striation in the reflection in the water.
To me seagulls are the rats of the sea/sky (cuz pigeons are rats too) but omg he is so graceful I love this. :) *high five* (hehe I am going to start using that
Wonderful job. seagulls are my friends. I live with them every weekend. Like your rendition. I tend to disagree with DBA on this one. I like the strong quality. not everything has to be photorealistic. Pics can fall inbetween whether intentional or not. I think this works jes like it is.
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lol funny how i discovered a really great portuguese photographer in deviantart thanks to you, tyvm! :)
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and so.. refind :D
great pic you chose as a ref.