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Shooting tern dives this morning, trying to get bird half in and half

out. This was as closest as I got. Note tail and head.

this is a pretty interesting shot........

Well done. I also shot some terns last weekend (I have some in my most recent). This is excellent stop action. I was clearly shooting with a slower shutter and didn't produce this quality. I found it fun all the same, I don't know how you managed to get this, for me I just pointed the camera at the spot where the food seemed to be and was able to catch a couple of these guys, I mostly got them on the way out of the water so I'll have to try again. Congrats on a successful shot.

My favorite bird to shoot, I just concentrated on dives today. Some days I just shoot them emerging after dive, easier and more dramatic.

Exceptional action, Monte! In platform diving terms it would be a seven - and in PN terms the same. Regards, El

Love it Monte, great catch.

bravo

Somehow I missed this shot. This is so cool! You are definately one of the best birders on this site.

O What an action captured with sharp detail. Love the complimenting reflections that adds to its composition. Thanks for sharing.

Ineresting and quite different, good one.

Richard, I am a photographer who takes pictures of birds not a birder. Definite distinction.

It took me a while to locate the tail, the head was easier. Itried this with the green heron but couldn't get it. Thansks for sharing the settings.

 

BTW, You are the best bird photorapher around here :-)

What everybody else said. 7/7

Great shot. I have a long way to go to get this good. You certainly give a person a level to aspire to.

Such a nice photo!

Monte, I've been away for a few days and I see you haven't slowed up a bit. I hope I didn't miss seeing too many like this. Regards....Dave

Outstanding action shot, Monte !!. Congrats and regards.

This is real fun, excellent timing :)

great picture

A beautiful shot, Monte! Best regards, Ruud.

This is so beautiful picture!

 

Regards!

WOW! Very good timing,exposure and details, Monte. Your efforts have been adequately rewarded.

no words. 10!

Monte Stinnett , July 10, 2008; 11:26 P.M.

 

, I am a photographer who takes pictures of birds not a birder. Definite distinction

 

 

He lives with the birds maybe he is a bird?? :)

 

Read my lips......."Not a birder."