Common Tern

[John Mack]

Common Tern early morning light. Image adjustments in Lightroom.

Hand held, Full frame.

Canon 5D MarkIII
Sigma 150-600 Contemporary
600mm
ISO 800
f6.3
1/1600sec

[Joseph Przybyla]

Hi John, I like the low POV. The background and composition work well. Nice detail and exposure on the bird, I wonder if there is not more detail hiding in the black head cap. Thank you for sharing.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I'm really liking the low angle, sharpness, colours. The eye looks great! I'd be tempted to burn or clone out the thin lighter band along the top edge. Good stuff!

[Glenn Pure]

Perfect low POV John but you haven't submitted it for the monthly theme? Background and foreground are great. I'm not sure what these look like in real life but wondering if the tone is a little thin on the bird (notwithstanding that dark head cap which wouldn't want to go any darker). Excellent detail and effective pose and composition.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi John, love the light in this, and great image for the monthly theme. I like the ruffled feathers, and I like how the FG blends into the upper BG.