Theme: Feeding Frenzy

[denise ippolito]

This is almost full frame. I shot this w/ the 500mm + 1.4 ex.
The Tern chicks are so aggressive when it comes to feeding. It truly is amazing to watch them.
I added a huge amount of poster edges only to the birds.(so I wouldn't get that noise look in the BG-as per Akos;)) I also wanted a sketch like look.

[Dave Mills]

Hi Denise, Image tells a neat story and I like the effect. Good framing of the action...

[Paul Lagasi]

Like the way the adult bird with fish is frozen in space, handing off to the other adult...guess they do this so adult bird (on ground) can control which chick eats...
Upraised foot on one chick..shows just whats going on...nice effect

[denise ippolito]

Thanks guys!! I appreciate the feedback!!

[Gus Cobos]

This is one killer capture Lady Denise...love the action...well done...and speaking about the 500mm...remember...;):cool:

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Come on Denise, don't worry about me! :D It was merely my extremely humble comment. :)

I love this image very much. My favorite part is the chick on the right with the raised left foot as that shows so much of the struggle it is going through as it is being pushed away from the food. Well, both chicks have an angle as I can see, but the right one does it for me. Exceptional work. Congrats and thanks for sharing. :)

[Indranil Sircar]

Excellent composition, Denise. Love the way you have captured the story.

[denise ippolito]

Gus, Akos and Indranil, Thankyou all very much.

[WIlliam Maroldo]

Very cool photograph! Great composition too.Adding effects to subjects, and not backgrounds, is also a good idea (and one I practice as well). regards~Bill

[Randy Smith]

Love the intensity of the drama (fantastic), flow of the composition great. I might play with removing the small block of wood on the front left to simplify a little but I think the seaweed is good there on the left. I like the sand grains being kicked up.

[denise ippolito]

Bill and Randy, Thankyou both for your comments. They are much appreciated.

[Dan Brown]

Very, very nice behavior capture Denise!! The action is great! I like the contrast between your poster edge on the birds and the smooth BG. This is dangerously close to being "in the box":D

[denise ippolito]

Very, very nice behavior capture Denise!! The action is great! I like the contrast between your poster edge on the birds and the smooth BG. This is dangerously close to being "in the box":D

I'll have to watch out!I wouldn't want to cross that line;):):p:D

[Michael Zajac]

Awesome capture. You really composed this well.

[denise ippolito]

Michael, Thankyou for looking in!!