Royal Tern mid-air shake

**arash_hazeghi** · 10-12-2011, 01:48 AM

This image was made in Foster city about two weeks ago. I was inspired by a photograph that Doug had taken in SoCal with a very nice water trail. I didn't get the water trail, but I was pleased with the action. I hope you like it too

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1D4 700mm f/8 1/2000sec ISO 400.

**arash_hazeghi** · 10-12-2011, 01:48 AM

PS you can see the large version here

**Jonathan Ashton** · 10-12-2011, 02:55 AM

Great detail and super timing, I don't mind the eye being closed, it is after all a natural pose.

**arash_hazeghi** · 10-12-2011, 03:01 AM

Originally Posted by Jonathan Ashton

Great detail and super timing, I don't mind the eye being closed, it is after all a natural pose.

Thanks Jon, Terns always close their eyes by instinct for protection when they do this. you won't see this pose with an open eye

**Mital Patel** · 10-12-2011, 03:50 AM

An example of perfect Processing Arash.

Too good of a moment frozen well.

**Jonathan Ashton** · 10-12-2011, 04:32 AM

Originally Posted by arash_hazeghi

Thanks Jon, Terns always close their eyes by instinct for protection when they do this. you won't see this pose with an open eye

Yes Arash - that's what I meant.

**James Salywoda** · 10-12-2011, 08:13 AM

Outstanding Shot! Great job capturing this behavior. Excellent detail as always.

**Herb Houghton** · 10-12-2011, 09:12 AM

Great exposure, I like all of the detail in the whites and nice stop action on the head twist.

**Cheryl Arena Molennor** · 10-12-2011, 09:34 AM

That's so cool. Great timing and an open eye too.

**Stu Bowie** · 10-12-2011, 01:10 PM

Great timing on your part Arash, and an unusual pose to cherish. I like hint of droplets, and overall nice and sharp. Very well captured.

**Dan Busby** · 10-12-2011, 01:49 PM

Fantastic action Arash. Your usual impeccable processing, detail and comp. Beautiful!

**Arthur Morris** · 10-12-2011, 06:17 PM

Wicked pose and excellent as noted above. But, with that long thin bill and shaggy crest me thinks that this is an Elegant Tern....

**Doug Brown** · 10-12-2011, 09:36 PM

Love the shake Arash. Sharpness and exposure are top notch. Another vote for Elegant Tern.

**Dan Brown** · 10-12-2011, 09:46 PM

An Elegant Tern acting totally unelegant!! Great action capture, Arash, super sharp!

**dankearl** · 10-12-2011, 10:11 PM

Wild looking pose, Arash.
Unique and excellent exposure and focus as usual.

**arash_hazeghi** · 10-13-2011, 12:05 AM

Thanks a lot for correcting the ID!

appreciate all the comments

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