Sooty Tern

About this work

This bird is mid-flight, wings spread wide and slightly tilted. Its black feathers contrast with white underwings and a pale face. The sky behind it is soft, with faint clouds. The tiny red beak stands out against the dark head. This image comes from a book of nature prints, where artists carefully copied real animals. Next, look up engraving to see how metal plates and ink create such sharp details.