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Flying Terns and Skimmers

 
Jim ­ Neiger
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Aug 08, 2011 12:04 |  #1

I conducted a workshop in Southern California in early July. Here are a few shots from the workshop. All were made using a Canon 1D Mark IV and a Canon 500mm F4 lens. Most were made with the addition of a 1.4x extender.

I hope you like them. Thanks for looking.

1. Black Skimmer flying with fish up close.

IMAGE: http://www.flightschoolphotography.com/POST/WF2.jpg

2. Elegant Tern flipping his fish.
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3. Elegant Terns - double dive.
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4. Elegant Tern diving bottom side.
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5. Elegant Tern diving top side.
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6. Courtship flight of the Elegant Tern - each tern with a fish.
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7. Forsters Tern head shake.
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8. Black Skimmer flying with fish.
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Aug 08, 2011 12:34 |  #2

Those are absolutely fantastic! Every one top shelf!


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Aug 08, 2011 16:06 |  #3

Great shooting; what an enjoyable view.
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Aug 08, 2011 16:08 as a reply to  @ CDMOOSE's post |  #4

Great captures.
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Aug 08, 2011 18:38 |  #5

Super series, Jim.


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Aug 08, 2011 22:19 |  #6

Fantastic as always Jim. They are all fantastic, but I particular love the in-flight "minnow flip" and the "head shake" shots.




  
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Aug 09, 2011 03:40 |  #7

excellent set Jim




  
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Aug 09, 2011 09:43 |  #8

super series, Jim - good work




  
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Aug 09, 2011 21:08 as a reply to  @ dgraham329's post |  #9

Fabulous shots! ...It just does not get any better than this!! :)




  
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Aug 10, 2011 14:00 |  #10

Excellent set Jim.


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Aug 10, 2011 16:29 |  #11

Pure Belters one and all.


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Aug 10, 2011 16:38 |  #12

Just awesome in-flights!




  
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Aug 11, 2011 16:44 |  #13

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Aug 11, 2011 16:49 |  #14

Wow, no, make that WOW. They are fabulous.


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Aug 13, 2011 00:17 |  #15

Great birds, great shots, Jim :)


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