Happy New Year from the newcommer

[IvoZafirov]

Happy New Year to all bird photographers!

This is a great site with fantastic shots!
Here is mine humble adding to it.

Common tern fishing
30D, 400/5,6
Lake Kerkini, Northern Greece

[Arthur Morris]

The image is wonderful. You caught the peak of the action, the image is sharp, and the frraming is perfect. You were, however, done in by the wind; if it had been coming from behind you (wind and light together), the bird would have been facing you and this one might have gotten honored in the BBC. I do love the spread wings and the foot (with which the tern appears to be trying to subdue the fish!)

Welcome and thanks for sharing, artie

[Maxis Gamez]

Hello and welcome.

The wings are very sharp and as Artie said, you captured me beak in action. The lower angle makes this image pop.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Welcome, Ivo. Great angle, wing position and action. In addition to what Artie said you could apply a bit S/H on the darker parts of the neck.

[Alfred Forns]

Agree with previous !!! One fine image Love it !!!!

[Andrew McCullough]

Not much I can add to the expert opinions above :) Great action. I like the way the little bit of orange stands out and draws the eye to the action.

[Fabs Forns]

Hi Ivo,

I echo the above comments and congrats on catching the action! :)

[IvoZafirov]

Thank you all for the warm welcome and the comments :-)

[Glenn Bartley]

Its a really cool pose. I just wish the bird was turned a bit more towards you. Welcome aboard!