Common Tern after bath, #2.

[Bill Dix]

This is a different tern from one I posed awhile back - this one a first-year Common Tern, I believe. From Sandy Hook in late August. In addition to the splash, I liked the rippled edges to the near-wing primaries on this one. Needed to do a little rotation, added a bit of canvas and slight wing-tip repair, removed oof tern head behind.

D7000, 500f4, ISO 800, 1/1600s @ f/6.3 manual, lowered gitzo and mongoose. 75% of full width.

[Frank Schauf]

Very nice pose and details.

[Karl Egressy]

Great take off shot, Bill. Excellent timing and graet upwing position. Love the dripping water and the spash.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Very nice capture Bill. Not much I would change at all

[Nico Steenberg]

Great take off shot and comp. The water drops adds to the IMG. Sharpness and exposure spot on.

[Nancy Bell]

Great capture! I agree with everyone above. Plus perfect bkgd with just enough detail for the setting & great highlight in the eye.

[Morkel Erasmus]

excellent exposure in what looks like tricky conditions, Bill
I like the pose and splashes

[Grace Scalzo]

Excellent splash and wing position. I wouldn't mind a little more room below.

[Robert Holguin]

Great shot. I really like the dangling feet, great wing position, exposed very well, and excellent details.
Well done.

[Satish Ranadive]

Marvelous image.Love the wing position,Lovely details,splash of water,lights and beautiful background.

Regards,
Satish.