Whiskered Tern

[Kirsten Frost]

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I photographed this Whiskered Tern emerging with a fish one early morning at Marievale, a very productive bird sanctuary close to Johannesburg.

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Lens: Canon 600mm f/4 IS
Date/Time: 2009:01:18 05:52:44
Shutter speed: 1/640 sec
Aperture: 4
Exposure mode: Av
Metering mode: Evaluative
ISO: 640
Focal length: 600mm

[Octavio Campos Salles]

Wonderful moment, great light and colors. The fish on its bill certainly is a great bonus.

[Randy Stout]

Kirsten:

Very nice action captured. Great timing. Nice splash.

The wing appears sharper than the head. I find the framing a bit tight for my taste, and if this isn't full frame, you might give the bird a bit more room.


Cheers

Randy

[Phil Ertel]

I like the action you captured. The splash and fish are a nice plus. I agree with Randy that if you have it a little more room would would help the feel for me. Thanks for sharing.

[Connie Mier]

Beautiful action shot, clear and crisp. I'd like to see more room all around.
Connie

[Brian Barcelos]

This is very nice, Love the water splashes and wing angle. I would also like a little more room if possible.

Brian

[Ramon M. Casares]

Tight but beautifull! The shaprness is outstanding as well as comp. Very nice light and excellent exposure.
Congratulations!

[Ryan Lambert]

Kirsten, super image captured here and superb timing, with the action well captured, the tight crop works for me...congrats

[Morkel Erasmus]

a stunner Kirsten. as usual :)
this is the exact moment you would want this shot. a little more room is preferable but I wouldn't mind having my name on this. pin sharp with that catch.