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Arctic Tern Hazy Sunset

Arctic Tern in Flght over Potter Marsh

24 total reviews 
Comment from Louellen


Great shot of the Tern. Sharp and close enough so we can see the variation in color of the feathers, the long open beak, his black cap and the double tail feathers. The sun trying to shine through the fog gives the bird a lovely background .

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021
    Thank you very much!
Comment from suffolkbrian


I almost took this for a painting Pat,it has a wistfull air about it,there is a feel of stillness in this even though its a bird in flight,the vertical format works really well in this,good capture...Brian

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021
    Thank you so very much Brian! I am honored by your six star rating!
reply by suffolkbrian on 01-Aug-2021
    your welcome
Comment from supergold


nice shot here Pat not shit as written by a reviewer (certainly a mistake);
I like the upwards flight of this tern with an open beak, callind for his friends;

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021
    Thanks so much Fred!
Comment from Zilyram


Love the in flight image as the tern calls out to his fellow birds. The composition is good and the background muted colors complement the image nicely.

 Comment Written 27-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021
    Thank you so much Mary! These birds are amazing to watch and I love the sound they make too!
Comment from cleo85


It looks as if the Tern is calling for company. Its flight pose looks elegant. The hazy sky at the background emphasizes the bird. The stop-in-action is perfect. Your photo is excellent focused and exposed and has good depth. I enjoy the sharpness of detail and the realism of color and light. The bird is well placed within the frame. The tall format is adequate. The diagonal placement of the bird please the eyes of the viewers. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021
    Thank you so very much Cleo!
reply by cleo85 on 31-Jul-2021
    You're very welcome! :o)
Comment from Way West


This is lovely and abstract like a beautiful subdued painting. The warm tones are pleasing and the details of the bird have a haunting feeling. Wonderful ambiance with this photo and wonderful work!

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021
    Thank you so much Jodi!
Comment from michiganmike


Our sunsets have been hazy and orange from the fires out west for at least a week now. This arctic tern is very well show...nice detail and great sunset colors.

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021
    Thanks so much Mike! I think we got some of the smoke from the Siberian fires here.
Comment from TDtraditionalart


Nice shit here Pat. I like the portrait composition you chose. The background is beautiful and relaxing. Great focus on your bird in flight. Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from liseworks


This is very simple but nice, fast birds no doubt, I like this, plain, nature at its best, lovely background with the sun just peeking, shows us what this bird is really like, fast and yappy lol

 Comment Written 26-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021
    Thank you so much Lise!
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


What an outstanding composition the artist captured in this photography and subject. The complete setting could be a beautifully blended pastel with the smooth, slightly hazed sunset background and more layers smoothed in building the Arctic Tern; or working other painting mediums. Even the slight white spot in the yellowish kinda looks like a spot of pastel paper coming through. So the work could double as an outstanding photograph creation or painting. You deserve an "6" but a "5" will have to suffice for now.

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2021


reply by the author on 31-Jul-2021
    Thank you so very much! I appreciate your support!