"Dive"

[Myer Bornstein]

I have been trying to capture Gannets plunge diving for a while and finally got this shot. Nikon D300s Sigma 150-500 PS adjusted
150-500mm @ 500mm
750mm (in 35mm film)
Subject dist: 112m
1/1250 sec, f/8
Mode: Manual
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 400
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Gannets are fun to watch when they dive. I like the angle of the bird and wish that we could see the eye. Is this a large crop or did you run NR? There is a lack of fine details.