This picture of a Crested Tern as it was landing was taken at the Nobbies at Philip Island on 4 December 2023. There was a huge Crested Tern colony that was new formed in that part of the Island that wasn’t there previously. This photograph was taken at sunset. I like how the Tern is backlite and there is a bit of glow on the edge of its wing and beak. Noise reduction was applied to remove the noise in the shadows.

Nikon Z 9, Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S @ 1/3200s f/6.3 ISO900