" Air Brakes "

[Geoffrey Montagu]

From a week ago at Nickerson Beach. The Common Terns give another meaning to "Air Brakes". It's amazing how they can stop in mid air on a dime, and drop straight down into and under the surf. Equally as impressive is how quickly they reappear with a fish and take flight. C&C welcome.

D500, Nikon 500mm f/4G + 1.4 TC, 1/3200s, f 6.3, ISO 1600, Gitzo, Wimberley Gimbal head.


Geoffrey




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[Joseph Przybyla]

Nice work, don't know how you could improve the image. Blacks and whites, wing position, background all about perfect. Thank you for sharing.

[Bill Dix]

Great wings-up position as he prepares to dive into the surf. Good detail in whites, and visible eye.

[Doug Brown]

I like the wing position and nicely controlled whites. I do wish the head was turned slightly towards us with a bit of life in the eye.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Geoff, nice sharp detail, and overall well exposed. Well positioned in the frame, and I like the hint of surf in the BG. Another vote for wishing his head was turned slightly more towards you. :w3

[gail bisson]

Love this.
The whites look awesome. Great wing position and I love the dangling feet,
I would enhance or add the catch light in the eye,
Gail

[William Dickson]

Great looking image Geoffrey. I love the detail on the bird. Flight pose looks good, and a great BG.

Will

[Daniel Cadieux]

I love the super cool ocean surf background! I do wish the body was angled more towards us, but all else looks good. Nicely done overall.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks everyone, and for your suggestions.

Geoffrey




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