Hello everyone, my name is Jean Paul and I'm from Peru. I have been reading this forum for quite a while now, but this is the first time I have posted a photo here. This is an Inca Tern from Lima.
Hi jean Paul - a big warm welcome to the BPN Family - cool bird and one I have not seen before:)
Lots to like here - exposure looks pretty good, soft light has helped here - Like the HA and eye contact and catchlight in the eye.
Might crop some from the LHS - generally want more room in front of the bird than behind - might aso give it a bit more balance.
Not crazy about the perch - the combination of diagonal lines and bright whites does draw the attention away from your subject - but sometimes you just have to take what you are given.
Nice first post and looking forward to seeing more birds from your country :)
Hi Lance, David and Mark, thanks very much for your warm welcome and comments. I should have definitely cropped this photo as you suggested. I didn't like the perch very much too, the bird was on top of a sailboat. I was able to approach more a bit later on and managed to take some neat head shots (without the perch), but I wanted to show you the entire bird first. I will keep posting more Peruvian bird photos!
Inca Tern
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