Crested tern in flight

[Thonnaksar NOP]

I've just got a new toy and now am testing it in the field...


D2Hs, 600mm/4 VR + TC-14EII, 1/1600", f/5.6, @840mm, 200 ISO, Monopod. About 80% of Full frame.

[Daniel Cadieux]

GREAT wing position!! Perfect timing for this image. I love how the feathers are nicely seperated, very cool. The exposure looks good too. You could/should apply some noise reduction to the BG, and I would love to see more room in front of your subject.

[Rene' Villela]

New Toy? If you are talking about the 600 lens I am dying for one! Anyway. its a beautiful shot! I like how the feathers are displayed and so well exposed. Cheers!

[Stu Bowie]

Excellent detail, and love the forward wing position. I also like the grey/white shown on the wings, contrasted against the lovely blue water. I agree with Daniel about more space in front, and some NR could be applied to the BG. Still, well captured.

[bill kominsky]

Great shot and absolutely wonderful wing position, BG, and clarity,nicely done.

Bill

[Doug Brown]

Congrats on the 600! Looks pretty sharp! I would add some canvas up front and also remove the bill sheen. Thanks for posting!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Cool pose and details. Another vote for more room at the right and I see a slight color cast on my monitor.

[Jerry van Dijk]

Like it as presented. The falling drops of water add interest. Very nice details on the wings. Well done!

[Thonnaksar NOP]

Cool pose and details. Another vote for more room at the right and I see a slight color cast on my monitor.

Is it a blue cast, Axel ?

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Is it a blue cast, Axel ?

It's greenish/turquoise. Could also be due to harsh light. Enjoy your new lens!

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Wonderful image mon ami! It is a touch tight for my taste, but it has so much detail, it is incredible. I adore the little droplets of water and if anything, I would perhaps touch up the little hot spots on the tip of the bill. :) WOW!

[Simon Bennett]

Excellent detail and flight pose, also like the water droplets.