Gull-billed Tern

[Mike Milicia]

EOS-1D Mk IV, 500mm f/4 + 1.4xII, 1/2000, f/10, ISO 800
About 65% of Full Frame

Photographed last week on the Bay side of Mustang Island State Park, just south of Port Aransas, TX.

Looking forward to your comments and critiques!

[Brendan Dozier]

Like low angle, even lighting and upward wing extension. Nice exposure & soft light on this one, Mike. Nicely framed and well done!

[James Shadle]

Nothing not to like - "great shot" and here is why.

The subject is both interesting and a beautiful specimen.
Excellent action was captured.
Awesome detail in wings.
Dead on exposure and sharpness.
Eye contact due to low perspective.
Well balanced composition.
No distracting elements.

My short list.
James

[Shaun Boycott-Taylor]

Its all been said in the previous post. I would just like to add that the droplets of water add a bit more to the image as well.

Outstanding stuff!

Shaun

[Tom Rambaut]

What James said.

[Dumay de Boulle]

Superb expo, witha dynamic pose...Good deatil. Lovely image Mike

[Mark Dumbleton]

Lovely low angle here Mike! Great exposure and light!

[Ofer Levy]

Very nicely done!

[Michael Wolf]

Beautiful low angle and perfect timing on the capture.

[Morkel Erasmus]

another echoing of James' list! lovely pose, angle and exposure