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Caspian Tern


Caspian Tern
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Copyright: Pam Russell (coasties) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3815 W: 505 N: 8090] (27700)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-08-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 10D, Canon EF 100-400mm L IS USM, Digital RAW 100, Hoya UV 77mm
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: South Island Winter Holiday 2005
Date Submitted: 2005-08-30 5:08
Viewed: 1365
Points: 11
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Caspian Tern ( Hydroprogne caspia, Maori Name: Tara-nui)

Other names: Kahawai, Tara Punga, Sea Hawk.

Identification: 50 cm (20 in.). Large gull-sized tern with white body and grey wings along with a diagnostic prominent red bill. Its cap is black in the breeding season becoming grizzled when it is not breeding.

Similar species: The large size and conspicuous red beak of this bird make it difficult to confuse it with other terns.

Range Widespread in Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. In New Zealand widely spread throughout mainland with a northward movement in winter.

Status: Common

Where to see: Sheltered coastal waters of both islands. - Occasionally on lakes.

Notes: Nests in large colonies and roosts in small flocks.

The above obtained from http://www.natureandco.co.nz/land_and_wildlife/wildlife/seabirds/caspian_tern.php

IMAGE INFORMATION

Camera: Canon 10D
Time of day: 9:59 a.m.
Date: 20th August 2005
Weather conditions: Clear
Lens: Canon 100-400mm L IS
Filter: Hoya 77mm UV
Shutter Speed: 1/350
F-Stop: F/6.7
Focal Length: 200mm
ISO: 100
Original file type: Digital Raw
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Hi Pam,
Great action shot!
Good details and nice colour.
TFS!

  • Great 
  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2005-08-30 5:40]

What a beautiful shot Pam, like a ballet dancer in the sky. Great pose, you can see him looking down for food no doubt, keeping a close watch on everything below. But I can't see a glint in his eye... (Sorry, just kidding!!) TFS.

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  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1490 W: 72 N: 1427] (4744)
  • [2005-08-30 6:18]

This is a very nice photo Pam. The composition is great and the pose of the gull is perfect. I do find it a little bit dark though, especially the head-part. TFS!

Regards,
Pieter

Hello Pam, I like the POV and pose with this position in the frame. Good details aned sharpness. I always appreciate your notes including the image information, Thanx! Well done.

  • Great 
  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2156 W: 322 N: 4258] (16906)
  • [2005-08-30 16:20]

Pam, being simple is not an easy task, and you did great in being simple.

I do enjoy composition a lot. Lots of space for the bird to live and to fly.

I thought it wouldn't be possible to get a sharp image by using 1/350 in this kind of shot. Great job.

Good shot Pam,
A very rushed morning, I like this capture.
Thanks for posting

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