Tern, Tern, Tern.

[Chrisclick]

No, that's not a spelling mistake. Went to the ocean again yesterday, in the hope of finding some more surfers in action at the same location as last time. No luck. Conditions were not favourable for good waves.

All was not lost, however. After walking along the beach for a while, I began to notice the birdlife along the shore. There were only a few species to be seen, predominately, Terns. I spent a couple of hours walking and shooting.

These are my favourites:


Tern 1 by Chrisclick, on Flickr


Tern 2 by Chrisclick, on Flickr


Tern 3 by Chrisclick, on Flickr


Tern 4 by Chrisclick, on Flickr


Tern 5 by Chrisclick, on Flickr


Tern 6 by Chrisclick, on Flickr


Tern 7 by Chrisclick, on Flickr


Tern 8 by Chrisclick, on Flickr

To view larger, click on the Flickr link (Tern 1, Tern 2, etc) below each image.

All shot with Canon 7D Mkii and EF 400mm, f/5.6L.

CC always welcome.

[Bobobird]

Very nice series. Watch them longer and you will begin to notice lots of other interesting behaviour.

[IzzieK]

Chris...all of them are wonderful shots. I like the grace of the wings in #4 and #6...

[chauncey]

Quite well done my friend!

[Shadowman]

Nice series.

[Chrisclick]

Thank you, Bobo, Izzie, William, and John. I'm glad that you like them and appreciate your comments.

I also like the graceful look of the wings in the 4th and 6th, Izzie. The way the end of the wing turns up, is really nice.

[Pica]

Hello Chris,
As a photographer of among other things birds, I understand the challenge.
You have truly captured them well! Good show.

[bnnrcn]

All very nice shots, I love the composition in the last image

[Rita]

Well done.

[JohnRostron]

Great shots. I particularly like #4 and #8. The last one gives an air of relaxation.

John

[Ziggy]

Very nice BIF series.

[joebranko]

Really nice shots!

[Chrisclick]

Many thanks for the comments. I appreciate each of you taking the time to stop by.

[TonyW]

I am late to this thread. Wonderful shots. I have yet to conquer the art of photographing birds like this.

[NorthernFocus]

Really a nice set, Chris. Nos 6 and 7 are really excellent. Techs well handled and great positions on the birds. I like the sea in the BG on no.6. Well done.

[Chrisclick]

Thank you, Tony. I wouldn't say that I have conquered it, I just keep keep shooting. Appreciate you dropping by.

Many thanks for taking the time to have a look and comment, Dan. I always appreciate your input.

[John 2]

That's a very nice series Chris and I just love the last one.