Rhinoceros Auklet

[Bonnie Block]

74815I finally went birding today--first time in a long time. My project was trying to capture a Rhinoceros Aucket with fish (sand lace). Got a few good poses--but pretty tough shooting. Hard to get the light right. These guys are not easy to get close to--this was shot from the pier. I might try my kayak, but not sure if they will like me that close.
I'll try another day!

Canon 1D MKIV
500/4
1/1600s f/7.1 at 700.0mm iso500

[thijs broekkamp]

This is a really nice one, very cool with the fish!

[Kiran Poonacha]

the expression on the fish adds greatly to this.. sure makes me smile.. nicely done..

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great species to photograph, I like the eye contact, calm water and the fish add to it and might only remove some of the specular highlights.

[Grace Scalzo]

The fish with the gaping mouth makes this one special. Not sure I agree about the highlights as they look like starbursts and I rather like them. Could just be your shooting angle, as I cannot say this for certainty, but I feel like a ccw rotation may be in order. Really a great image, thanks for sharing it.

[Nick Palmieri]

Agree about removing the specular highlights. The fish in the mouth tell the story...I really like this one.

[Gen Benjamin]

Boy does that fish tell the story, very nicely done.
Gen

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

That poor fish!!! :D
I like the hightlights - leave them in...
Lovely moment captured!

[James Salywoda]

I agree with Kiran the expression on the fish is to funny nice head angle by the Aucklet. Excellent Shot!

[Gal Shon]

What a cool bird.
The look on the fish's face make this one for me.
Agree with the CCW rotation.

[Randy Stout]

Bonnie:

I can hear the fish now: "Oh no, Mr. Bill"

Lots of fun, yes some tech.challenges, but a very entertaining image. Very interesting bird, a new one for me, hope to see more.

Thanks

Randy