Least Tern

[Rod Wiley]

This image was created this evening here in Bonita. I went out along the coast to test an adhesive I started putting on the Drypods. I had worked my way out into the Gulf and then moved in on the shore birds. Coming from the water allowed me to get really close. The only thing I need to invent now is a product called Drybutt. I had spread the legs out on the tripod and got down on my knees to get the shot. Normally this isn't a problem unless there is a 2 ft surf behind you. Any way the adhesive worked great and I got this photo. I've alway's wanted to get the exchanging of the fish. Rod


Nikon D300
1/1600 f7.1 EV-7
ISO 200
Drypod Weekenders

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[Paul Pagano]

I like this image a lot. Wish that other wing hadn't been clipped. A couple of hot spots to tone down but all in all a great interaction image between these beauties....such a plus with the fish!

[Rod Wiley]

Paul I have the whole wing, I cropped it this way because the wide photo took away from the passing of the fish.

[Fabs Forns]

I like it as presented, specially the high key effect, very creative :)

[James Salywoda]

This is a sweet shot Rod I don't mind the clipped wing one bit excellent behavior shot well presented.....

[Jay Tan]

This closeup perspective is really way cool. Presents the interaction very well! Great stuff.

[Michael Stern]

Wonderful Image...One good tern deserves another !!
Michael

[Paul Pagano]

Rod, I have to agree with you that given the choice of a nice crisp close up of the interaction or the inclusion of the rest of the wing, I'd have chosen the interaction too. Well done.