Proud Fisherman

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

This image was captured close to the Sanibel pier just as the sun was going down. The light was golden and the GBH had is work cut out for him with this fish

Nikon D300Nikon
Nikon 300mm F4
ISO 1000
1/200 F5.6
manual and hand held.

All comments are appreciated. Thanks.

[Fabs Forns]

One lucky bird and one lucky photographer :)

Good light, compo and exposure. I'd probably rotate a bit CW for easier viewing.

[Raul Quinones]

Great picture, nice light, color and DOF. Only wish the fish was heading the other direction. Again beautiful shot.

[Maxis Gamez]

Besides what Fab said, I would add a little more sharpening. Amazing they can eat so much!! :)

[Linda Robbins]

Very nice light and what a catch....for both you and the GBH! Lovely image.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Great shot, the light is superb, the natural moment could be better specially with such a big catch, I wish the head was a bit sharper but other than that, I just love it! Congratulations!

[Doug Brown]

Love the proud pose and the gorgeous light. I would sharpen a bit more.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

A very nice bird and very proud of his catch I'm sure! A little bit more of sharpness would be fine IMO.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great catch both of you. Another vote for more sharpening.

[Rosl Roessner]

Wow, what a great moment and you chose the perfect title for the image!

[bill kominsky]

[Loved it when i first saw it and love it still, looks pretty sharp to me Judy great shot of this beautiful bird, very nicely done.

[D. Robert Franz]

Lovely image with a natrual history twist! Outstanding...

[Raymond Barlow]

wow, what a great shot Judy!! Congrats.

[Bill Bryant]

Nice capture Judy! did you get a whole series of him flipping it up to eat it?

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Hi Bill

Thanks for your comments and to answer your question. He was a marvelous model and I had the privelge of watching him throw it down and spearing it and then eventually swallowing it. A great experince and incredible to think that such a small throat could accomodate such a big fish !!!!