A Flip for 17000 posts

[Stu Bowie]

This Reed Cormorant was fishing fairly close to me, and I was quite pleased when I got this frame, as they dont normally toss their food up in the air. Taken early morning at my local pond a two weekends ago.

Canon 1D Mark IV
Canon 300F/2.8+ 2X TC = 600mm
1/2000
F/5.6
ISO 640

Exp comp +0.33
hand held

[Tobie Schalkwyk]

Nice split second capture, Stuart! It was probably trying to turn it so it could swallow it head first!

Not sure what pp you've done - it looks quite 'contrasty' but it could be an illusion because of the water on the dark feathers. Nice shot, well done!

[Binu John]

Excellent action shot! The timing was perfect! Very well done!

[Stu Bowie]

Not sure what pp you've done - it looks quite 'contrasty' but it could be an illusion because of the water on the dark feathers.

Thanks Tobie. I apply very little constrast, and at most times, none at all. It could be the dark wet plumage giving off the 'constasty' feel.

Thank you Binu.

[Jonathan Ashton]

KO to Mr Bowie! Super timing and composition.

[Ian Wilson]

Wet feathers often look like they have been over sharpened because the water and oil on their surface covers the feather barbs and makes them behave more like little specular reflectors. I think that is what we are seeing here. Nice action Stuart.

[Arthur Morris]

Great timing and congrats and thanks on the 17K posts. Great timing and open bill. The wet look also makes the image look a bit less than razor sharp.

[christopher galeski]

nice capture Stuart,great timing,and congrat's on 17k posts.

[vishaljadhav]

Nice image and congrats on the 17K
the timing is fantastic , its always a moment we see but very difficult to capture .
the red eye keeps me locked on to the image

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Very nice one to celebrate Stu! thanks for your nice comments and support.

[gail bisson]

Congrats on 17,000 posts Stuart! It is so nice to have you as a moderator on BPN. Appreciate the work involved.
Nice image but wish the fish head was pointing our way.
I also feel it needs a bit of CW rotation.
Gail

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a stack everyone.

[Rachel Hollander]

Hi Stu - Great timing and a huge congrats on 17,000 posts. I always appreciate your comments and suggestions. Looking forward to meeting in person next month.

TFS,
Rachel

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a stack Rach, me too.

[Marina Scarr]

Huge congratulations, STu, on the monumental milestone!!!!

[David Salem]

Congrats Stuart!! Wow, what a great asset you are to this forum and your efforts are appreciated.
The shot is pretty cool and fun to view. I too wish the fish was turned around but still a great capture on your part. Well done and look forward to many more.