Common Tern Fledgling Caugt In Surf

[Jim Fenton]

I watched this bird for quite a while this past September as it sat on this rock crying out to be fed by it;'s parents...who were still happy to oblige by the way.

The tide was coming in and I knew it was just a matter of time before junior got swamped, and fortunately, I was able to capture his dunking :)

Nikon D2Xs, 500 AFSII, TC14EII, ISO400, f 7.1, 1/1600, center weighted metering

[Jim Poor]

Very nice! I like the spray, drops and the way the color of the feet comes through the water.

[Dave Phillips]

striking image on all counts.
You must have been really low

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great timing. I like the wavelet and raised wings.

[Maxis Gamez]

This is very nice. The wave is a huge plus on this one. You did well keeping your subject in focus.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

I really like the timing,colors and the details!

[Daniel Cadieux]

Very impressive, major wow factor for me! What I noticed first was, as Jim mentioned, the leg color showing through the water. Very cool.

[Marko Matesic]

Great timing!! spectacular action.
congrats!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Love this Jim Simply beautiful timing and excellent sharpness and lighting as well as wonderful action. Thanks for sharing !!!

[Arthur Morris]

Way cool. Those guys are really beautiful. Too bad the young birdie forgot to raise his wings up high...

later and love and great EXP control, artie

[Michael Wolf]

Very nice image. It really works well. Thanks for sharing!