Sandwich tern [Thalasseus sandvicensis]

[Frank Schauf]

With fish at sunrise.

Canon EOS 1DMIV, Canon EF 600mm/4L IS II USM & 1.4x III, 1/6400 sec., f/7.1, ISO 640, Gitzo GT5541LS with Sachtler FSB 8.

Attachment 128735

[Randy Stout]

Frank:

The subtle bg colors are very nice, prey item, exposure, all good.

In a perfect world, would prefer the near wing not be end on to us, but there is a good display of the far wing.

I like the little punch of color from the yellow mandible tips.

Cheers

Randy

[Satish Ranadive]

Magnificent flight pose. Very nice colors,superb backdrop, fish is bonus,nice lights and composition.
Wish near wing was little bit down. Love the frame.

Regards,
Satish.

[vishaljadhav]

Nice one Frank
The superb BG really enhances the subject a great deal
i like the details on the tern and the catch is a big big plus
very nicely done

[Robert Holguin]

Great shot.
Very nice flight pose, wonderful background, and exposed well.
Well done.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Frank, we usually see images of these guys flying against either a sky, or water BG, so your unusual colours to your BG takes this up a few notches. Great view of his catch, overall well exposed, and agree a better near wing position would have been first prize.

[jack williamson]

The far wing is so good that it makes up for the near wing. Exposure is excellent, so is the prey, BG is killer.

Jack