Another photo from my recent sessions with Common Terns. At least the sun came out momentarily for this photo. I'm not sure what the fish is but mostly likely a sprat or young herring which made a change from the usual sandeel. Grey background was the reflection of the typically dark UK summer clouds overhead on the water behind.
Taken with 1Dmk3 and 500mm lens at F6.3 -0.33 EV ISO 400 at 1/3200s
Love the BKRG and the wing position. SH is right on. The whites look a tad bright in spots. You needed to have the bird flip the fish around so that you could see the head....
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Those terns are so elegant.
lovely BG. I like the pose, good sharpness and light.
Like Artie said, if the fish were facing the front of the image, I think it would be a huge bonus.
Awesome IQ on this flight image. Yes, some of the brighter whites can be tamed a bit - and yes too bad the fish had its tail end towards us (at least its face is partially visible!). Perfect wing placement, and a very visible eye is bonus. Well done!