Sandwich Terns

[Mike Landwehr]

This pair of sandwich terns were on the beach at Ft. Desota. They remind me of a pair of bookends. Cloned out part of an OOF tern in the BG, cleaned up the sand a bit, darkened the eyes, Color Efex Tonal Contrast at 50%, and Detail Extractor at 15%. C & C appreciated.

Mark II N
500 mm
ISO 200
1/1600 @ f/5.6
Tripod

[vishaljadhav]

I like the composition here, the idea really works great for me, wonderful details here
Like the low perspective

[Jamie Medford]

I love the pose of these two, really makes the image. Lots of detail, great background make for a great image.

[Richard Unsworth]

Seriously good, compostion is out of this world, low angle perfect.
One of my favorite posts

[Nick Palmieri]

Really nice job Mike! Love the pose of the two birds. Nice job on a tough exposure. the sand and BG look great.

[Randy Stout]

Mike:

Excellent low shooting angle, exposure, comp.

Wish the front birds head was our way a sliver, and you had a little more dof for the rear bird.

Quite eye catching!

Cheers

Randy

[jack williamson]

Well done, both birds are sharp enough and the way that they are looking in opposite directions makes this special. The overall color of this image is great.

[PhilCook]

Marvelous composition Mike, very appealing.....first thought that came to my mind was the odd creature from Dr Dolittle, the " Push Me Pull You "

Liking also the catch light you have managed to get in both birds eyes

[David Salem]

Very nice shot Mike, Great opposing poses and both look sharp and well exposed. I think if the one in the front had a better HA, its head might have slipped out of the DOF so I think it worked out well. Great job..

[Frank Schauf]

Beautiful and nice composition.