This Least Tern keeps returning to the nest looking for young to feed. Eggs should hatch soon , then it will be very busy.
800ISO f5.6 at 1/2000th
This Least Tern keeps returning to the nest looking for young to feed. Eggs should hatch soon , then it will be very busy.
800ISO f5.6 at 1/2000th
I like the angle, walking pose and the fish adds to it. I would try to get more details in the blacks and tone down the whites on the chest.
I like the front on pose. Some NR needed on the bg
Excellent walking pose and fish is added bonus , agreed with Axel here
TFS
Good headon approach, and I like the raised foot. His catch a bonus, and I would try and lighten the eyes if possible.
Joe:
I really like the lines in this image, the triangle of white on forehead, slope of shoulders, dangle of fish, all come together for me. Small but effective catchlights.
Agree with Dumay about noise reduction, esp. in the shadows of BG.
I might consider cutting a bit off the top.
Works well for me!
Randy
These males never give up :)
Like the crop and the raised foot.
Agree with Axel on the blacks needing to be opened and the whites toned down.
I'd be tempted to remove some little bits in the front, including the dried blade of dune grass on the right.
Love the head on stare and the raised foot. Nice work, Joe.
This has an almost comical feel to it:). I like it, and with some of the suggestions offered you should have a nicely polished imaged.
I really like the graphic quality of the head, bill and fish. Ditto the comments given above. Also, on my screen there seems to be a bit of sharpening halo at the top of the head. Very nice image.
VERY well done! You got the eye exposure which is difficult with these birds....
congrats...
Joe, Good suggestions above. I love the pose. The fish and the raised foot make this special. This image brings a smile to my face:)
Great eye contact and catch light on both eyes. Excellent DOF, can't wait to your chicks :)
Love the sharpness and the right down the barrel stare, and of course the fish and the raised foot. EXP perfect. One of your best.
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