Royal Tern with fish

Posted by Jim Urbach on Fri Oct 24, 2003 4:44 pm

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I returned to Ft.DeSoto yesterday. The surf was up and the wind direction had changed. After trying to get captures with the 10D
unsuccessfully I switched to the 1D. I was able to capture many images of royal terns coming back to land with fish. They would squawk incessantly if they had one.

1D, 600IS, ISO 320, f8, EV -1, fill at -1.7, about 20 % crop.

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by Harvey Edelman on Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:02 pm

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A fine image. No nits and no suggestions

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by Wil Hershberger on Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:06 pm

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Gorgeous. I take it that the 10D would auto focus fast enough?
This is certainly a beauty.

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by Jim Urbach on Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:12 pm

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Wil, You're correct. They were just flying too fast to get any good percentage of captures with the 10D

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by Bill Whala on Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:18 pm

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Awesome image, Jim. Excellent size in the frame. If I were to force myself to find a nit, it would be the wing shadow across the eye. But that is being too picky, IMHO. The fish puts this one clearly over the top!!

Another killer Royal Tern flight shot.

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by Alan Melle on Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:19 pm

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A great catch for both you and the Tern!

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by Sandy Mossberg on Fri Oct 24, 2003 5:19 pm

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Another beauty, Jim. I was amazed how you got your last one with the 10D.

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by Rich S on Fri Oct 24, 2003 7:40 pm

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I like this a lot! A great catch for the tern and a winner for you. I noticed the shadow but it looks like the fill flash has greatly reduced it and given you a nice catchlight.

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by Laura Stiefel on Fri Oct 24, 2003 7:42 pm

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Really great shot! I noticed the shadow but it really doesn't bother me much. I love the fish!

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by Ken Newcombe on Fri Oct 24, 2003 7:52 pm

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Jim,
The fish and eye hi light make this, very nice.

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by Scott Allen on Fri Oct 24, 2003 7:55 pm

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Wow....This is one you should be very proud of. GREAT capture.

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Great light and shooting to you all!

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by Jim Neiger on Fri Oct 24, 2003 8:03 pm

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Wow Jim! You nailed this one. Cool image! I wish I had been able to go with you.

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by Jill on Fri Oct 24, 2003 8:07 pm

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Exquisite, Jim. Positively perfect!!

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by Chip Estabrooks on Fri Oct 24, 2003 9:11 pm

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A shot to be proud of. Wish it were mine.
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by AlexC on Fri Oct 24, 2003 9:37 pm

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You are killing me Jim!!, Just killing me !!!
I must head to Fort Desoto ASAP!!!
Sandy!! Get your gear ready !!!!!
Wonderful in spite of the wing shadow over her eye!!!, Minor in the scheme of things!!

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by Alan Murphy on Fri Oct 24, 2003 10:01 pm