Foster's tern

[Sidharth Kodikal]

A basic tern in flight image. But when I recently tried these speedsters, I hadn't photographed BIF in 1.5 years, and never with this lens. They gave me a much needed workout for sure :)
A hasty processing job on an uncalibrated monitor. But I didn't change any color, WB etc. The colors are as photographed.

Canon 1D4, 840mm
1/3200, f6.3, ISO 800
Manual, HH

All feedback appreciated
Thanks

[christopher galeski]

nice one,love the BG,good flight pose,nice detail,maybe a bit more room left and below,but no deal breaker.TFS.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Yep, perhaps a tad large in the frame, but you did well with the exposure and details. I like the small water drops on the wings.

[dankearl]

You nailed it and a beautiful BG to match....

[Grace Scalzo]

Sweet details, and colors. BG looks like it is on the verge of posturizing in places and I'd try to make it smoother.

[gail bisson]

Love the light in this image. Tack sharp.
I like your comp and am sure a looser crop would be just as is.
Great BG colors and I agree with Grace about the posterization- just use the gaussian blur tool lightly.
Gail

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Sid, excellent flight pose, well exposed on those whites, and that sure is a magical BG with regards to the colours.

Seems like it didnt take you long to master the lens. :cheers:

[David Salem]

Great looking capture Sid. A nice pose along with a good look at those red feet with great feather details and a sweet BG make this one a real keeper in my book. BG is an easy fix. Well done.