Royal Tern

[Brendan Dozier]

Taken back in November. Liked head turn and how the wind raised up the crest feathers. It's standing on a slight slope. Even though it was about 8am, light was a bit bright. ACR, CS5, cloning to clean up debris on sand and some dodge & burn on BG. NR, sharpening. Had been trying for some IF captures, so still had high shutter speed.

7D, EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM +2.0x, HH
1/5000
5.6
ISO 500

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Brendan, Good look back pose, and this is really sharp. I like how we can see the different layers of feathers, and the raised wind swept crest does add interest. Good complimentary BG too.

[Dan Brown]

Really nice pose and head turn, Brendan! The high SS certainly didn't hurt you here, nice oof bg!

[Roman Kurywczak]

Very nice Brendan! Love the raised head feathers!

[Jim Crosswell]

Nice image Brendan! I like the sharpness, look back pose and raised crest.

[Robert Holguin]

Excellent image. Love the pose, excellent detail, exposed very well, and great comp.
Well done.

[Brendan Dozier]

Thanks folks, much appreciated.

[dankearl]

Very nice 3d look, Brendan.
Detail is superb and the light looks fine to me.
Well done.