Royal Tern Photos Male and Female

Anna Maria Island Florida - I've made many photos of Royal Terns

against pure white sand. I found my images of them much better with a

more colorful and darker background.

 

View the larger version for the best detail.

Very beautiful capture of these sterns with an excellent composition

Good RT shot and I like the bg also. How are you telling male from female?

To Monte, I've seen them so many times year after year. The males strut with their wings in the position like the one on the right. These are the ones that get on top to mate so I presume they are the males.

Good colors and light with nice composition. I like the wave breaking in background.

Very sharp and colorful with pleasing composition. Well done!

Hi Jim:

 

I wish you could her me . Every time I look at your amazing picture I have just a little giggle. The Male looks so Hmm .. I am not sure how to express it other than Male.

Aside from the giggling. I am so impressed by you image. fabulous composition, sharpness and colour.