Swift Tern

[Dave Barnes]

Captured in Cape Town in April.
I was amazed by the intesity of the blue sky in Cape Town when the wind blows. This shot has only minor colour saturation.

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/2500
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO Speed 400

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Amazing sky color Dave indeed. Nice pose and great details. Thanks for sharing.

[Stu Bowie]

Yep, I can vouch for that amazing sky in Cape Town. I think the strong winds blow all the pollution away. Great posture with good exposure and detail on the underwings. I feel you have nailed the comp in this. Well captured Dave.

[David Roach]

You were on the right side of this slightly harsh light and handled it real well!!!! Always great to get a catch light on these beauties and the under wing detail is fantastic. Love the composition and sky!! Congrats!

[Brian Barcelos]

Dave agree with whats been said but I'd be tempted to see it with a little more room on the left and bottom.

Brian

[Ryan Lambert]

Excellent image here Dave, good colours and the comp works well for my taste.

[David Fletcher]

Cracking shot David. Like as is. Intense with lovely detail in the bird. Nice one.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Nice pose, exppsure, colors and species. I like the light although its anlge could've been a tad better IMO.
Congratulations!

[Daniel Cadieux]

I'm with Brian comp wise, and I agree with Ramon about light angle - but I still like the results achieved. Good techs that gave you the best exposure possible in this situation.

[Kirsten Frost]

Great stuff Dave. Especially like the exposure and overall quality here. The Kingfisher's are starting to nest at the spot I showed you at Rietvlei, must just find a nice looking perch to setup.

[Morkel Erasmus]

love the angle and exposure Dave. nice-looking sky! if you really want blue sky you must head out to Augrabies/KTP :)

[Chris Kotze]

Super flight angle and excellent detail and exposure.

[Dave Barnes]

Thanks for the comments Guys they are all appreciated.
Kirsten hope you get some great shots at Rietvlei.
Morkel have been to Augrabies a couple of times and going to KTP end August.( I did not get the same blue as CPT)