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Caspian Tern


Caspian Tern
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Copyright: Mario Olteanu (Mariol) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 165 W: 10 N: 1053] (4333)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM, Hoya 77mm HMC Super U.V.
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/3000 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-21 18:45
Viewed: 483
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Done at Bronte Creek - Oakville

Caspian Tern ready to dive

Sterna caspia Order CHARADRIIFORMES - Family LARIDAE - Subfamily Sterninae
Other Names
Sterne Caspienne (French)
Charrán caspia, Pagaza Piquirroja (Spanish)

As large as a big gull, the Caspian Tern is the largest tern in the world. Its large coral red bill makes it one of the most easily identified terns throughout its worldwide range.

Description
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Large, gull-like tern.
Black cap.
Body white.
Bill large, thick, and brilliant red with dark tip.

Size: 47-54 cm (19-21 in)
Wingspan: 120-135 cm (47-53 in)
Weight: 530-782 g (18.71-27.6 ounces)
( from "All about Birds")
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A very nice wingspan. Good focus and speed settings.

This is a lovely capture of a tern Mario. I love the wing shapes and the angled head. Wonderful detail and sharpness. The orange beak makes a great focal point.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 471 W: 0 N: 511] (2465)
  • [2008-07-22 5:44]

Hi Mario
great a composition
very good sharp
well done.

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 787 W: 0 N: 1581] (7260)
  • [2008-07-22 6:30]

Hi Mario
Excellent inflight capture.Razor sharp image with excellent detail.
TFS Michel

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  • meyerd Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 412 W: 64 N: 1225] (3835)
  • [2008-07-22 11:45]

Hi Mario,

the summum of bird photography here. And you had to deal with a white species, all the problems of overexposure you had to master. Just perfect. The great pose! My congratulations to this magnificient shot.

So you have the Caspian tern in Ontario too, I did'nt realize its wide distribution (I saw them first in Finland, then on the Caspian sea).

My best regards
Dietrich

hello Mario

excellent in-flight shot, fine POV and the way you framed
the tern on the image, great sharpness and details
you shooted the image of the tern's best in-flight pose, TFS

Asbed

Hi Mario,

Excellent flight shot. The shutter speed and exposition are well done.

Great capture
TFS
Eric

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