Screaming Tern

Screaming Black-naped Tern hovering in mid air...

1DM2N, 70-200mm, f/6.3, 1/1000
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/...9f520a83_o.jpg

Only way to say it is WOW!!!!! A super flight shot that has it all. Exposure,comp.,detail and action.

This is a pretty shot. It seems a bit flat to me but my first reaction to it is WOW. I love the wing position, the open mouth and the BG.

Cool pose, exposure control and BG. I only wish for a catchlight.

I agree with the WOW factor here - the action of the bird is great. I agree with Carole that a bump in contrast could help.

Thanks all for the kind words! I've added one more with contrast boosted abit. Is dat better? :)

WOW it is, especially with the added contrast, Jay. Wish that I still lived in Singapore!!

Hugh

beautiful capture Jay..an awesome pose!

My preference wold be to warm up the white balance a bit, as it appears a bit cool blue(on my monitor)

Nice looking pose and bird, Jay. There is a heavy sharpening halo noticeable around the beak....