Tern

Gallery: AvianPosted January 3, 2011145 views12 comments

Finally got a catchlight in one of these darn things!
D300
500mm
Subject dist: 25m
1/1000 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 500

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on January 3, 2011 at 3:48 PM

Beautiful light, a gorgeous blue sky, and a craking flight shot; what more could you ask for.

It's a superb flight shot, Sandy.

Andy...

Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on January 3, 2011 at 4:52 PM

Yes you did! Way to go, Sandy.

Good capture.

Cheers and Happy New Year.

Carol

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on January 3, 2011 at 5:49 PM

Isn't it a thrill? Great wing position and spot on exposure.

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 3, 2011 at 9:08 PM

Very nice, especially in the large version. Great wing position and lighting on the face.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 3, 2011 at 9:18 PM

sweet catchlight and wing position, Sandy. really nice detail in the larger version.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on January 3, 2011 at 9:24 PM

Like this image. These birds are so sleek and beautiful. You must be happy with this one.

Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on January 3, 2011 at 9:33 PM

This one is an all around winner for me Sandy! Nice work!!

Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments

Comment posted by Sally King on January 3, 2011 at 10:57 PM

I can imagine it is hard to get a catchlight in a black and white bird like this while it is in flight. That is quite an accomplishment. Very nice wing position too.

Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Twaddell on January 3, 2011 at 11:34 PM

That is an excellent photo! Great detail and exposure! The catchlight is just icing on the cake!

Registered on August 16, 2007, 199 Posts, 2132 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on January 4, 2011 at 3:12 AM

Well done Sandy. i just spent an afternoon photographing terns hammering a shoal of bait fish but most of them were binned because of no catchlight. Great wing position and light.

cheers
Rob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lotito on January 4, 2011 at 10:01 AM

Excellent light and exposure!

Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments

Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on January 4, 2011 at 1:09 PM

I know how fast these fly so not an easy shot to get but you've nailed it here Sandy

Well done.

Geoff.

Registered on August 20, 2010, 192 Posts, 980 Comments