African Darter with breakfast.

[Stu Bowie]

This Darter was fishing fairly close to me, and was proud to show off his catch. Taken early morning at my local pond in Pretoria.

Canon 1D Mark IV
Canon 300 F/2.8 +2X TC = 600mm
1/2500
F/5.6
ISO 640

Hand held

[Tobie Schalkwyk]

Great shot, Stu! Nice focus & clarity! The TC20's are doing amazingly well and I'm definitely considering getting one after seeing some good results where they've been involved!

[William Dickson]

Nice one Stuart, I love the way that you captured the fish in mid air. The expression on the fishes face, and the expression on the birds face are wonderful

[christopher galeski]

well captured Stuart,like the snake like neck on the darter,and the fish arched magic.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Great timing Stu the detail in that fish is amazing. I like the crop shape but would consider taking a little off the top.

[gail bisson]

I really like the lines in this image ie the curved neck and the arched fish.
Love the few water drops and the raised dorsal fin and open "o" of the mouth of the fish.
Comp is very well suited to this action. A sliver off the top wouldn't hurt but very nice as is,
Gail

[Binu John]

Excellent action shot, Stuart! Love the comp, details and light! Well done!

[Satish Ranadive]

Magnificent moment captured. Magical colors, beautiful lights, great details.
Love the lovely blues, tossed fish, water droplets, water ripples and composition.
Spectacular frame, Stuart Sir.

Regards,
Satish.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a stack for all the feedback everyone.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Love it! Action, techs, crop all look good. I only wish the eye was better lit, but all else looks A-1.

[Mike Poole]

Perfect timing - great work

[Holger Leyrer]

Hi Stuart,

you captured the perfect moment. The pose from the fish is great. Super.

[Morkel Erasmus]

Nice timing, framing and light here Stu!

[Dumay de Boulle]

Lovely action and nice detail mate…Nice to see one of your images again.

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks a stack for all your comments and feedback everyone.

[BenBotha]

Perfect timing. I have no clever suggestions-love it as it is.
Ben

[David Salem]

Fantastic frame Stuart. Love the fish toss and the open beak looks great. Nice that everything is so sharp at that shutter speed. Nice capture for both of you!!

[Stu Bowie]

Ben, David, thanks for your comments guys.