Sandwich Tern

Gallery: AvianPosted February 14, 2017580 views9 comments

Sterna sandvicensis

I found this Sandwich Tern stretching on the beach at Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine, Florida. I really like this pose, however, I do wish it's eyes would have been open wider.

1DX, 800mm f5.6L IS
1/3200, f10
ISO 500
January 29, 2017

Please view the larger image for detail.

All comments and critique are very appreciated.
Thank you.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 15, 2017 at 12:57 AM

Marvelous pose, and really nice water/reflection. Exceptional detail in the feathers. He looks like he is stretching and "yawning" so eyes closed.
Sorry about your camera, but glad it continued to function until it got to the hospital.
Sandy

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Comment posted by David Bogener on February 15, 2017 at 11:57 AM

Love the outstretched wing pose. detail, and light. I got a similar pose a few years ago, but totally clipped both wings. Good work.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 15, 2017 at 1:33 PM

A wonderful pose, Matt, and you framed it perfectly. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on February 15, 2017 at 2:10 PM

This is a unique pose Matt. You did a great job processing the whites, plenty of detail. I don't think he could stretch those wings any further. Nice light and catch.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on February 15, 2017 at 2:15 PM

The stretched out wing position on this gives the bird some intent. I like the reflection and you did a really good job on the color.

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Comment posted by Steve Gettle on February 16, 2017 at 2:18 PM

Great timing!

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Comment posted by Genny K. on February 17, 2017 at 10:54 PM

I love the detail and sharpness in the wings. Feathers have such a unique look. I understand what you say about its eyes being open, but still this is a really capture, with that pose. Cool!

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on February 19, 2017 at 5:34 AM

A beautiful portrait of this stretching tern Matt. Wonderful details and a complimentary background.

I actually like the eye, it seems to help express the mood of the bird in my opinion.

Sweet One!!!

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Comment posted by Alan Bryant on February 19, 2017 at 6:29 AM

Great pose and beach/surf setting. Don't mind the eye being shut!

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