Common Tern Fishing.

[Raymond Barlow]

1/1250s f/4.0 at 310.0mm iso500
D300 / 200-400 VR
natural light, vertical crop, hand held.

The sun kept hiding behind the clouds last night, but the odd
bit of light was enough to keep me shooting., I was very lucky to
have a little bit of catchlight, as it is really something we need
when photographing Terns.

[Fabs Forns]

That's what I call eating in style :)

Adorable. Love the fanned tail, way to hold the fish and the water drops.

[Phil Ertel]

I like the action you captured. The position of the wings, the tail fan, the prey, and the water drops all make this an interesting image. The image seems a little cool to me I might try a warm it up a bit and see how that would effect the feel. I would also like to see it at a larger size. Thanks for sharing.

[Julie Kenward]

I'd either warm it up or add a little depth to the water with some more contrast maybe? Neat action shot, Raymond.

[Arthur Morris]

Love the action in the water and the wing, fish, and tail position. Overall looks too light.... At this resolution hard to tell the eye highlight from a water droplet....

[Daniel Cadieux]

Maybe its just me, but I would prefer if the fish was curled down instead and not obstructing the tern's forehead. Anyhow, you got some amazing action here with the water ripples and drops - very cool! I also love the far wing serving as a backdrop for the head :-)

[Harshad Barve]

Amazing shot , works for me all the way,
Would be great if you can post bigger picture
TFS

[Raymond Barlow]

Edited to 800 high instead of my usual 650... I use a laptop, so I keep the verticals short.

Cloned out the water drops in the face to add attention / clean view of the eye.,

Cloned out a couple of not so attractive spots on the breast.

Cropped slightly wider.

thanks for the comments and suggestions, much appreciated.

[Stu Bowie]

Great timing for the exit Raymond. These exit shots are very difficult, but you nailed this one. I like the wing posture, together with the fanned tail. Im glad he succeeded with his catch.

[Octavio Campos Salles]

Love the action going on, just wish for a horizontal framing.

[Ramon M. Casares]

Repost is great, lovely pose, light, exposure,m natural moment and detail.
Congratulaitons!

[David Fletcher]

Love the re-post. Love the water, fish and wing positions. Massive interest and impact.

[Raymond Barlow]

thanks to everyone for the cool comments.

[Harshad Barve]

Repost rocks Raymond

TFS