European Herring Gull (Larus argentatus)

This image depicts a European Herring Gull standing on a rocky shoreline, with its feathers reflecting a beautiful array of light and shadow. The water behind the bird appears calm and blue, with small ripples and reflections visible. The overall scene conveys a sense of tranquility and natural beauty, with the seagull appearing to be at rest on the shore.
2025:10:06 17:16:58 iPhone 17 Pro 53.9597, 10.8792 ISO 64 200mm f/2.8 1/121s 4032 × 2268
15.2°C Partly cloudy 73% 17.3 km/h

I didn't think (and I was stoked about it, don't get me wrong) that I'd love the 8x on the new iPhone Pro so much. It's not just the near-perfect 200 mm, it's the speed, too.