Arctic Tern Landing Pose

[William Dickson]

Canon 1DX
f/4 500mm
f/6.3
1/2500
ISO 640

Another tern image from the Isle of May.

Thanks for the comments on my last tern image, especially the comments about shadows, much appreciated and learned from.

Will

[Lorant Voros]

Love the head on view and the symmetry of the wings and the little red feet ready to touch ground. Your chosen crop works for me, though I would give a slight more room around. Well done.

[Isaac Grant]

Really nice pose on this bird. Details look good. I love the symmetry of the wings and the landing pose. Would have preferred a different head angle where we could see more of the face. If mine I would be tempted to clone out the guano on the rocks. On my screen the birds left wing (our right) is a bit hot just above and to the right of the bend in the wing. A nice picture of a bird that we get very few of in New York so it is really nice for me to see.

[dennis greenwood]

Great pose Will,love the shape of the landing rock,would have been great to have a had some eye contact ,still a good image

[Jonathan Ashton]

Beautiful shot Will I see the yes (just) and the right wing is just a tad out but the details and exposure are spot on. I like the background and whilst the poop doesn't exactly enhance the image it doesn't bother me either.

[Marina Scarr]

Spectacular pose on the wings and love seeing those tootsies. Wish for a little bit of an eye.

[Arthur Morris]

Wing and feet position are killer perfect. All the WHITEs look fine to me. The molting cap are a negative (but easy to fudge if you wish). Great timing and right down sun angle. The three dark BKGR blobs do not work for me. And yes to a bit more room all around if possible.

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[Daniel Cadieux]

Fantastic pose, very angelic! Great whites, and overall details. Love the feet. Another yes to a bit more room all around.

[Kirk Benson]

I also love the symmetry of the wing position... a lot! I'm good with the tighter crop you chose. Well done Will.

Kirk

[David Salem]

This one would have been a rock star if the HA were better. Sill a nice frame and the details and exposure look much better. The wing position is gorgeous and I like the little red feet. Better and Better Will

[Steve Kaluski]

Artie, summed it up Will, but agree also with David also, - you are getting better & better.

TFS
Steve

[William Dickson]

Thanks for the comments, very much appreciated and learned from. I'll get that Rockstar one day David

Will

[David Salem]

I know