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This is part of the courting routine done by the royal terns. First

time I have been able to get close to them. They nest on the islands

in bolsa chica, but unlike the other terns they only fish in the ocean.

Excellent capture Monte. How did you get so close to them?

Very very impressive! I like your extreme low shooting angle, sharpness and dof. You've done some effort here...Compliments and as Finley Quaye said: 'Nothing can compare To when you roll the dice'...

Very beautiful image. Regards Jean-Marc

Great shot with beautiful light. I like the interaction captured here. Best regards.

... good capture ...

Great angle and interesting subject. Excellent dof.-Jim

Un buen toque original.

Saludos.

Beautiful image, very nice scene.

what a beautiful picture, bravo Monte, ciao Giangiorgio

Fantastic work! Best regards.

Nice one, Monte. Too bad the birds in the background are just a little distracting to me, otherwise I like the eye contact.

I just looked at your ratings on this photo and find it appalling that three people have rated this a 3 on originality as of this moment. Come on now! Surely this species isn't all that common to rate a 3 on originality!

Great one, Monte. The low angle in refreshing. Well done. Regards, Lawrence

Great shot, Monte! The background could easily be eliminated but I still like it fine the way it is.

Great POV and excellent DOF excellent shot regards Carl

Great low-angle shot Monte...looks like they are talking to each other!

Well, the courting game seem to have met with some arrogance. Just look at her nose in the air :-) Nice shot.

Well composed presentation, good focus!

Greetings,

John

Thx to all for comments/ratings. Thats a good one Cherlyn.