Forster's Tern

[Karl Egressy]

The ice storm destroyed the pier at Rondeau and the Forster's Terns took over the supporting posts.
Thanks for looking.

Canon 5DM3
Canon 500 f4.0 L IS II. +1.4x III
ISO 400
f7.1
1/2000 s
HH

[stuart wanuck]

We'll done Karl nice whites

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Karl, you couldnt have captured a better wing extension, and overall sharp too. Well exposed around the eye - shows up nicely in the dark cap. I quite like the perch. Well captured.

[Bill Dix]

Great pose, nice texture on the perch. Well done, Karl.

[Andy Shepherd]

Agree re the pose and that weathered perch is great. Super shot, Karl.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

That's what I try to tell all "my" birds - if you're going to choose a sawed off perch, then choose a nicely weathered one like this :)
Perfect timing for peak extension. Nicely composed and exposure looks great. There's a halo around the head that would be easy to fix. The subtle head turn adds to the success.
Nice work Karl.

[Diane Miller]

Just drop-dead gorgeous! And wonderful detail and sharpness for hand held at that magnification.

What would you think about adding a bit more on the right, or else cropping into the piling just a little? The crowding at that edge draws my attention away from the beautiful bird, but then I'm easily bothered. :w3

[David Salem]

Great looking wing stretch and I like the detail and exposure in this Karl. Love the weathered perch too. Well done

[Binu John]

Great shot! Very nice pose and exposure! Love the vertical composition!