Common Tern

[Jim Crosswell]

Here is another tern image from the lake. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 1D MK IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 1000
f7.1
1/5000s
Hand Held

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, well exposed on both the whites, and the dark cap, as the eye stands out nicely. I do like how the wings spread across the frame, so you pretty much nailed the comp.

[Duane Noblick]

I like the composition and the exposure and detail. It's hard to get the eye to show with these birds but the catchlight points me to where the eye is. Well done.

[Markus Jais]

Beautiful flight shot with excellent wing pose and very good exposure. Like the reflection in the eye.

Markus

[gail bisson]

I prefer this image to the last. Love the visible eye and great catchlight.
tack sharp as well,
Gail

[Nick Palmieri]

Great flight pose, exposure is perfect. I love it.

[jack williamson]

Like the others the detail in the eye really helps here, a very fine exposure and composition. Well done.

Jack

[Shawn Zierman]

Sweet topside view of this tern. The angles work really well in this composition. Forster's Tern no?

[Jim Crosswell]

Sweet topside view of this tern. The angles work really well in this composition. Forster's Tern no?

Thanks for the comment Shawn. You might be right about the ID. I looked into it and found that I am within the Forster's range and they were sighted in the area around the time of this image which was mid May this year.

[Grace Scalzo]

Jim, Lovely image with a dreamy feel.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Great techs, details, comp. I'm wondering if the pin-point catchlight was added or enhanced, but in any case it looks good.

[Jim Crosswell]

Great techs, details, comp. I'm wondering if the pin-point catchlight was added or enhanced, but in any case it looks good.

Thanks for the comment Daniel. I did add the catchlight to make the eye more visible. It is really hard to get the eye separated from the black cap.

[Jonathan Ashton]

A lovely pose, very sharp and exceptionally good exposure - lovely shot Jim.

[vishaljadhav]

Impressive one Jim, the composition looks wonderful with great IQ
i love the way the exposure on the whites and blacks is achieved here, wonderful one

[Bill Dix]

Lovely birds, whether Common or Forsters (I'd go with the latter here).. This one is beautifully composed, with terrific detail and exposure. Nicely done.