Not just any sandwich, but a small flight of sandwich terns enjoying the hottest day of the year down at Rottingdean. It was their calls that first caught my attention, a distinctive sound among the shrieking of the gulls. There were maybe a dozen or so, flying circuits and diving to the sea after fish.
I wasn’t able to get nearly close enough for anything to spectacular, but these may give an idea of the action.
Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D Mark II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens.
derwandersmann
2 Jul 2015Terns are very difficult subjects … these shots are remarkable!
Words
2 Jul 2015dW, thanks! They were a real treat to watch. Many wasted shots, but worth persevering.
Darko
3 Jul 2015I remember seeing them in Mexico 3 years ago. I could make photos while they are flying but diving into the ocean was mission impossible. As dW sad, there are remarkable good :up:
Words
7 Jul 2015Darko, thanks! The trick is to watch them for a while and see how they behave just before they dive. Then stick on one and wait while it hovers. And repeat… 😉