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© Douglas Gould

Royal

Uploaded: April 08, 2005 15:35:42

Description

Putting on the brakes for a pinpoint landing, this Royal Tern joins the flock.
1/640 @ 13 - ISO 400 - 400mm

Comments

Constance Kessel April 08, 2005

This is gorgeous!! What lens did you use? -Connie #234195

Laura Clay-Ballard April 08, 2005

Wow! Looks like he's clapping his hands .. or should I say wings? fantastic! #1239920

April 09, 2005

Beautiful..........:) #1240351

Douglas Gould April 09, 2005

Thank you very much, ladies! I appreciate your kind remarks. Connie, the lens is a Tokina 80-400mm. It's been acceptable over the last 18 months of use, but has it's drawbacks. It can drive me nuts when it "hunts" for the focal point... slowly. But, if money's an issue, at under $500 it's not a bad choice. It's given me some pretty awesome results at times. But it will be for sale very shortly. I'm biting the bullet and buying the Canon 100-400mm IS USM next week (with a 1.4x extender). Stayed tuned for some of my best bird photography! Thanks again everyone for your support. #1240615

Greg Briley level-addict April 12, 2005

Hi, Doug. As always, your work is primo! Can't wait to see what you get with that new lens!!! Keep sending those awesome photos! #1247551

Douglas Gould April 12, 2005

Hey there, Greg! Thanks for your support! It's 5:30AM here and I'm about to set out in my new "yak" to get the shots. I'll be sure to check out more of your Photo Wild shots when I return. Keep up the great work! #1247723

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