common tern with catch

[allanrube]

I captured this tern as it was returning to the colony after grabbing a fish on the ocean - early morning light.



D300s 600mm 1/1250 f/5.6 0EV (auto) iso 360

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the composition, the wave and BG colors make this really interesting. The whites on the face look a bit bright on my monitor.

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[Grant Atkinson]

Hi Allan, I loved the dreamy feel this image portrays, and your overall composition works perfectly for me. The shape of that wave especially...and the gentle colours, almost looks like a panned shot
TFS
Grant

[Dan Busby]

I like this shot for the overall setting and mood. Nice lighting and dual background. Lighting on the birds face seem a tad bright for me. Good catch in the eye.

[allanrube]

I went back and checked the highlights. The brightest spot on the face was r 252, g 236, b 204. There is a tiny blown highlight on the wing facing left.

[Fabs Forns]

What a dramatic environment, the wave really sets the mood for this image, very nice as presented, as mentioned, you could tone down the whites a bit. Thanks for sharing, Alan.

[Ben Harris]

The BG is almost surreal. Great shot.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Allan, loved this one. perfect photo to show how a 'bird small in frame' photo shuld be. stunning comp. excellent FG and BG.

[arash_hazeghi]

very nice, like the mood, I would tone down the bright spots. TFS

[allanrube]

How's this?