Common Tern

[Ben_Sadd]

Another tern image from earlier this year. I was a bit frustrated that the border of the land and water in the background bisected the bird.

7D
500mm +1.4TC
ISO 400
1/1250 Manual
f/6.3

[Bill Dix]

Fine image nonetheless. Great flight angle, and I love the drape of the catch.

[Ofer Levy]

Superb image! Sharp with excellent exposure control. Would prefer to see the bird slightly smaller in the frame with more room on the sides.

[Mital Patel]

Great IQ, Shot Angle, Lighting and catch is plus. agree with Ofer for adding bit more room

[Paul Lagasi]

I agree with above, lovely image

[Arthur Morris]

Beautiful light, pose, SH, EXP, and light. If only you have been six inches taller... Where?

[Ben_Sadd]

Thanks all.

Artie, this was on the dutch island of Texel. It is still a great place for terns and avocets, and a variety of other birds, but apparently it used to be even better. Previously the terns nested on small islands in pools that were easily accessible and well within 300-400mm range. A few years ago more gravel islands were added, and subsequently the birds have moved back and no longer nest so close. This would not be a huge problem as they would still be in 500-600mm + TC range, but the issue is now those original islands that act as a block and prevent ground level shots being taken.

Ofer and Mital, I actually have a little more room above and to the left, but would need to add canvas to the right.

[Dumay de Boulle]

Nice Bg and good exp... i would take some off the left add to the right for comp and that will sort out this fine image

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks for the info Ben. I am planning on being in Texel next spring.