Royal Tern Banking

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Taken last week. The terns were so numerous that it was a real decision on which one to track. A very welcome problem and not one that I always have.

Nikon D300
Nikon 300mm F2.8
ISO 200
1/1000, F6.3

All comments are appreciated.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Nice problem to have indeed. :) The BG color is quite unusual. Was it hazy? Great light and pose and I would sharpen the bird some more.

[Steve Maxson]

I really like the white on gray look and the diagonal composition, Judy. The light is beautiful. I agree with Axel about sharpening the bird.

[Gus Cobos]

Great capture and composition Judy,
I love that flight angle and the landing gear is an added bonus...congrats..:cool:

[Doug Brown]

Great pose and light Judy! Like the composition also. Bird could stand some additional sharpening.

[Phil Seu]

beautiful picture. love the sharpness and the light on the wings

phil seu

[James Shadle]

What do you think?

Auto white balance can be tough early or late.
I took a bunch of yellow out.
My Nikon files useally need that when using Auto WB early and late.

James

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Wow what a difference James. Like it a lot !!!!! How did you remove the yellow ? Many thanks for the repost and your help.

[Steve Maxson]

Wow. What a difference the repost makes. These are 2 very different images. I still like the original with all the yellow a lot. Personal preference, I guess. :)

[James Shadle]

Judy,
In the layers palette, adjustment layers choose "Selective Colors".
I usually pick the "whites" and reduce the yellow there.
James

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Many thanks James for the tip. I appreciate it !!!