Landing Gear Down

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

This royal tern was just coming in for touch down when I captured this image. Another one taken during a trip to Fort Desoto.

Nikon D300
Nikon 600 mm F4
ISO 400
1/1250, F9
manual

All comments are appreciated.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Neat pose, details and light. Maybe a bit NR on the BG.

[Tony Whitehead]

Nice light and I like the curves in the wings and tail feathers. Halos around the legs could be toned down.

[mariakruse]

Nice pose, and the detail on the wingtips is great. I like the softness and color of the background but the halos on the legs are a little distracting.

[Stu Bowie]

Judy, very well timed, and I like the upturned wings. Lovely light, and the tern blends in nicely with the lighter BG.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

beautiful soft light,wing position and nice pose!!!

[Jasper Doest]

Excellent techniques capturing this as a vertical. Well done, not the easiest thing to achieve. The post-processing doesn't seem optimal, especially the warm colourcast is a bit distracting, but easily fixed.

[Harold Davis]

wonderful light and pose, judy!!! love it. the warmth is a nice touch.

[Chris Kotze]

Super angle, well captured and exposed. Great light and colours