Common Tern
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Common Tern is a photographic by Zoological Photographic Club, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This is a black-and-white photo of a bird mid-flight over dry, grassy ground. The bird’s wings are spread wide, and its feathers are sharply detailed against the rough, patchy landscape. Tall, thin plants stick up around it, adding texture to the scene. The photo looks like it was taken from a low angle, making the bird appear larger and more dramatic. The lighting is simple but clear, highlighting the bird’s shape against the background. If you like this kind of nature photography, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
A mounted photograph of a Common Tern is included in an album numbered 3250:1-2023 to 3250:39-2023.
Read the full account in the museum source.
The Zoological Photographic Club took crisp, close-up photos of animals in the late 1800s, long before smartphones.
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