Elegant Tern

[Doug Brown]

From Southern California.



Canon 1D Mark III, 500mm, f/7.1, 1/2000, ISO 500, manual exposure, hand held

[David Roach]

Just Perfect; so what's new!!!! I love the ripple reflections on the far wing!!!!!

[Ramon M. Casares]

Nice light, BG and great HA. I would only suggest to tone down the whites in the head just a tad. Great pose and colors. Congratulations!

[David Hemmings]

Beautiful pose and feather details Doug. There are a couple of hot spots in the whites on the head. Eye looks fantastic.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I am tossing up whether the whites are on the borderline? Either way if they are, then only just. The HA and framing are perfect for me. I also love the water reflections under the far wing. Thanks for sharing Doug. :)

[Doug Brown]

The whites are pushing it but they aren't blown, even when I look at them under a microscope. :)

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the look-back pose, wing position and sharpness. Another vote for toning down the whites.

[Kobus Tollig]

Agree that the whites are not blown....i would still tone them down a bit...
Super pose and comp well done

[Arthur Morris]

Wow, that head turn in combo with the great wing position as the bird is starting to turn away is killer.

[Steve Canuel]

Head turn and reflected ripples on the wings make this one for me.

[Stu Bowie]

The forward wing posture makes this for me Doug. This is sharp, with good detail, and you have brought out the eye very well against the darker plumage. Well captured.

[James Salywoda]

Looks Perfect to me excellent wing position and eye contact.... I had a great time shooting with you and Kristin the past few days great fun.