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Classic shake, nicely done...
A nice consolation prize.
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Robert your trip was worthwhile! I really like the pose do you call it shake off? The water droplets running vertically from the bill really look great and the image is sharp. The eye is closed but I see nothing wrong with that, the darkest head plumage is a little lacking in detail I think I would lift the darks there.
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Cool pose. No changes from me.
It works very well.
TFS
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Hey Robert,
Was this at the pier? Looks like not .. IAC, it is a wonderful image that is all about the BKGR. I know that it is a natural behavior but bummer on the nictitating membrane ...
with love, artie
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Classic turn shake off. Like all that water drops. Nice three toned color background.
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Nice work catching this Robert. The BG colours work really well and your subject in just the right position against the darkest area. Sharp focus on the beak tip and underwing feathers looks really good too although I'm having a hard time figuring out how this fellow managed this contortion.
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Thank you all, I appreciate the comments. Jonathan, I actually call the pose a "Tern turn". Artie, I was out on the sandbar using North Beach as a backdrop. I am not thrilled with the nictitating membrane either, but it is present in most of these shots. Thanks Bob, Yes they can turn their heads at least 180 degrees. With Terns, the shake is nearly a given after a bath.
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classic Tern shot, love the faint trail of water, light and the dynamic pose. The image is a bit soft to my eye, I'd apply more (fine) sharpening to bring out the details
@ Artie I have never seen a tern do the famous barrel roll with the nictitating membrane open, it's always shut
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Thanks Arash. You did pull out more detail. It looks great. I am still inspired by the one you posted years ago. Thanks.