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    Photographed in late January at Palo Alto Baylands, Palo Alto, CA. I am wondering a bit why the outer wing feathers on the right wing are much darker than on the left. If anyone knows please explain.

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    Really nice banking shot, John! As for the lower wing, I,m guessing that it is a mutation similar to leucism.

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    I like the vertical crop and the background is gorgeous

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    Very cool and I like the muted BG and the hint of blue water ripples.

    Reminds me of the Forster's Tern I am getting ready to post.

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    Awesome shot...loved the full bank pose...great details. Excellent bird, shooting, head and light angles...well done, JR.

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    Awesome banking pose! The detail in the head is a little lacking; was this much of a crop? I think the image would be enhanced with some additional contrast and some extra blue using the yellow/blue slider. What do you think of the repost?
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    Thank you all for the comments! And yes, Doug, this is a significant crop and there was some motion blur especially around the head. I like your idea of increasing the contrast and adding some blue but I'd just back off a bit from the version you posted. But you pointing me in the right direction is of course much appreciated. Thanks, JR

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    Doug, I hope you see this version. Note, I've also sharpened the image more. JR

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    Much better John!
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    Thanks Doug. JR

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