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Forster's Tern Before Plunge Dive
Canon 1D Mark IV
500mm +1.4x
Handheld
1/6400 sec
f/5.6
ISO 800
I think if I could photograph nothing but terns the rest of my life I would be happy. They might be my favorite birds to photograph. I find them endlessly graceful, elegant, and stunning. This image was taken a couple months ago on a Fort Myers, FL beach. Marina Scarr and I were practicing our bird in flight shots and had lots of terns around. I think this is an immature Forster's Tern (thanks for the i.d. help, Marina).
I liked the dynamic pose. I probably should have dialed down the ISO, as we had plenty of light. The shadow of the left wing on the neck kinda bugs me but what can you do. About 70% of original frame. Did some highlight recovery, sharpening, NR.
I look forward to any critiques or comments. Thank you for looking!
PS Can a moderator please change the title?