Textured Tern

Just playing around with textures....I liked this combo because it gave a foggy effect.

Nikon D3s
500mm/1.4TC
1/3200 sec at f5.6
ISO1600
All comments welcome!

This is soft and pretty, Bob. The texture suits the tern nicely. I think the branch he's on might be a little overwhelming. Perhaps a crop to eliminate part of the branch and a bit added to the top? Also, I'd mask that eye back in.

Bob, I like the foggy loook to this as well. Beautiful texturing. I think maybe trying to bring just a bit more life to the eye would work. I like the framing. Maureen makes a good point regarding the perch size but I think because it's wings are open it appears much larger and the size of the perch doesn't bother me that much. I might tone down some of the brighter whites on the bird. Nice work!:S3:

Bob, I like the texture you chose...I might be tempted to bring back a little contrast or color pop to the limb, and I agree with Denise about toning down the whites a bit. If it were mine, I'd also trim a bit from the left and add a bit to the top...love the gradient of the background. I really enjoy viewing your work!

Hi Bob, good suggestions above already. Your choice of textures work well for this one for the foggy look. Nice one!

Everyone......Thanks for the suggestions!
John....Thanks for the kind words....the feeling is mutual!

Hi Bob, I agree with comments above, very nice texture and colors to the image. Mainly for me a bit of contrast and toning down the brights. Very nice.