Acrobatic Dive

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

This is an image of a least tern making a dive. They are amazing to watch but a challenge to photograph as they are small and extremely fast. They are quite numerous at Wakodahatchee at present but only stay for a short time .

Nikon D300
Nikon 300mm F2.8
ISO 1000
1/5000, F8
hand held

All comments are much appreciated. Thanks.

[Dave Phillips]

what an awkward pose....that guy is an acrobat!
Looks well exposed to me .....not sure if space is better above or below in this comp

any pro comments?

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Cool pose and capture. It looks a bit noisy and I'm not sure the bird is in focus, the catchlight looks a bit odd.

[Harold Davis]

he looks like a contortionist, too!!! nice capture, judy lynn! these guys are tough to get. congrats!!

[Joe Senzatimore]

Nits mentioned , still a cool shot. Not easy to get.

[Gus Cobos]

WOW...:eek: Love that flight angle...looks like a fighter pilot going in for the kill. Very nicely done Judy...:D

[Freddy Franzella]

Beautifully done! a great capture! I like the acrobatic pose! there seems to be a bit of noise in the background.

[susanschermer]

Bravo, Judy! I have tried with these babies repeatedly and failed. I know how tough they are.