My Tern

[Michael Stern]

Well it seems as a lot of tern photos are being posted...it is that time of the year.
Here is one of mine....BABY STEP....!!
This one was at 10am -- backlit however must of had some light reflection off the sand....
Baby is somewhat rim lit....
Hope you like it and of course all comments welcomed.
Best,
Mike

Details
Canon 7D
Lens 100-400
Shutter speed: 1/3200 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Exposure mode: Manual
ISO: 500
Focal length: 400mm

[Arthur Morris]

Love the open bill and raised foot of the chick. Light angle was tough... A crop from the bottom and flash, maybe at zero, would likely improved it :)

[Michael Stern]

Artie,
I can do the crop....
flash, well next time!!!:)
Thank you for the suggestions...
Mike

[Don Hamilton Jr.]

Michael, nicely done, like the theme, and the look, just wish the mother's eye was a bit more prominient; The crop off the bottom is also an excellent idea!
Don

[Michael Pancier]

love the blue in the background, what caused the black stripe across the top?

[Michael Stern]

Mike,
The far shoreline....
Mike

[Fabs Forns]

Really cool, Michael, you need to go in the afternoon for good sun angle. Good EXP considering the back light and nice comp. You got no feeding? Remember we have an interaction project starting Thursday :)

[Michael Stern]

Hi Fabs,
Well I do have a feeding one ...kind of ...Did go 2 weeks ago in the afternoon...and have several "interaction" photos waiting....to post....:):)
Best,
Michael

[Colin Knight]

Great suggestion by Artie. Why does he always say this stuff AFTER the image is taken? :)

That said, outstanding image of these two birds. TFS!

[Arthur Morris]

:) and thanks cl. I forgot to mention that a load of flash would also have improved this one. And I have said it all before the fact in ABP II (916 pages on CD only).

[Hendri Venter]

This is so cute. I like the low angle here.