Arctic Tern

[William Dickson]

Canon 5D Mkiii
Canon f/2.8 300mm
f/7.1
1/3200
ISO 500

This is another shot from my trip to the Isle of May. On arriving at the island, you have to go through a gauntlet of these birds, which sometimes get too close, as I found out, when one drew blood from my head :e3 The way this bird is looking, it may well have been this one :S3:. Well worth it though.

Thanks for having a look.

William

[Grace Scalzo]

Arctic terns certainly are agressive creatures. You are right, the eye contact is nice…I wish for the far wing to be raised as well….have any?

[Daniel Cadieux]

A bit tight in the frame IMO but I love the exposure, details, and subtle hint of cloud in the sky. Not often we see both eyes on a tern image...neat.

[Ian Wilson]

Good story and good work William. I agree with Daniel that the bird could have a bit more space but it is a matter of personal taste - it is still a very fine capture. Cheers, Ian.

[Pamela de Zilva]

William, We are all suckers for punishment, but it was all worth it. I love the eye contact and detail. Pamela

[christopher galeski]

nice image,nice detail in the whites,good eye contact.