Victorious Re"tern"

© Michael S. Lazarus

Victorious Re"tern"

Uploaded: February 26, 2008

Description

f/5.6, 1/1000, 70-300mmVR@300mm, DSC_7946, 8:01AM, ISO200, Exp Bias -0.33

This photo of a Royal Tern returning to it's group after a successful fishing trip was taken on Miami's South Beach. There are many wonderful birds out there including the Black Skimmers in the foreground which I will be featuring in future photos. I took this hand-held shot sitting in the sand maybe 10' to 15' from them. One of the biggest challenges I face out there is with my camera's focus-mode settings and limitations. There is a trade-off between what I need for stationary captures vs. catching them in flight. Most of my shots of the birds are while they are standing but one will literally just drop out of the sky into my scene occasionally as did this one here. To capture one like this requires a lot of patience (and trial and error). I really enjoy just sitting and observing them as the scene is as peaceful and beautiful out there as you could imagine. Hope you enjoy it!

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Eivor Kuchta February 26, 2008

Well, your patience paid off here. Isn't it great with digital, when you work the trial and error method? I do that all the time, and come home with lots and lots of pictures in the camera.
Have a great day! #863675

Gail R. Schuett February 26, 2008

Michael..this is a great capture!!
The detailing and color's that you caught are so vivid and real.The main gull in mid-air is so beautiful with the details showing in his wings.I can feel the warmth from the beach!!Gail #5554512

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 26, 2008

Like Gail I love the detail and the light showing through his wing and tail feathers. Great clarity in this capture. I don't think I'd have had the patience you did, but it was worth it. #5558872

Michael S. Lazarus February 29, 2008

Thank you so much Eivor, Gail, and Nikki for your wonderful comments. #5571604

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.


 

Did You Know?

Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.


 

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.


Copyright for this gallery photo belongs solely to Michael S. Lazarus.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.