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    Default Sooty Tern

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    Taken on Lord Howe Island, NSW, Australia
    Nothing flashy here but I have not seen an image of one on BPN so thought I would share.
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    Always nice to see a new species...
    Exposure looks good, nice BG.
    Comp is fine, I might take some off the left.
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    Always kind to give a new tern here a turn hahahaha... Truly pelagic until it’s breeding season and they nest on small islands. I do like the extra long wings and that bridles black on he face, exposure and details look swell and looks like Lord Howe was a wonderful isolated island with great birds. Very nicely done.

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    I've never seen one on BPN or irl, so thanks for posting. Lovely angled pose against good BG. Well exposed. Sounds like a productive trip even if it wasn't specifically for photography.

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    Looks pretty nice. Like the spot and the rock for the perch. Nice background.

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    rather beautiful! I like the elongated pose, and the overall IQ. Nice BG also. Perhaps a touch cool on the WB. A new species for me as well, so another thanks for posting this!

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    Clean and crisp, and I agree with Daniel that the whole frame looks a bit cold. Wish for a bit more DOF on the tail/wing tips, but it looks like you were up against the light as is.

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    Simple and elegant portrait. I'm with Daniel on the white balance; I'd like to see it a bit warmer.
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    Thanks for the helpful comments. I have warmed the image as suggested and it does look better.

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    Great looking bird and a beautiful capture Gail. Expose is perfect, details are great, and you couldn't ask for a better BG for a bird like this. Great job.
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