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Photographed in late January at Palo Alto Baylands, Palo Alto, CA. I am wondering a bit why the outer wing feathers on the right wing are much darker than on the left. If anyone knows please explain.
Thanks, JR
Canon 1DMkIV, 500F4IS, 1.4TCII, 700mm, 1/1600s, F7.1, ISO 800, Manual Exposure, Gitzo tripod w/ upgraded Mongoose 3.5a
Really nice banking shot, John! As for the lower wing, I,m guessing that it is a mutation similar to leucism.
I like the vertical crop and the background is gorgeous
Very cool and I like the muted BG and the hint of blue water ripples.
Reminds me of the Forster's Tern I am getting ready to post.:S3:
Awesome shot...loved the full bank pose...great details. Excellent bird, shooting, head and light angles...well done, JR.
Awesome banking pose! The detail in the head is a little lacking; was this much of a crop? I think the image would be enhanced with some additional contrast and some extra blue using the yellow/blue slider. What do you think of the repost?
Thank you all for the comments! And yes, Doug, this is a significant crop and there was some motion blur especially around the head. I like your idea of increasing the contrast and adding some blue but I'd just back off a bit from the version you posted. But you pointing me in the right direction is of course much appreciated. Thanks, JR
Doug, I hope you see this version. Note, I've also sharpened the image more. JR
Much better John!
Thanks Doug. JR
