River Tern with catch/Bhadra

[Praveen Siddannavar]

I created this image during my trip to River Tern Lodge, Bhadra in June'10.

Camera Model Canon EOS 40D
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/640
Av( Aperture Value ) 8
ISO 400
Focal length 400mm
Cropped for compo
Handheld

[Tushar Dixit]

Superb shot, Praveen! I like the angle, compo and setting around. Head turn is good and mouth full of catch makes this even better.

I would have reduced or burnt some of the highlights on the body and the beak. A catch light in the eye would have been a bonus. But good shot nonetheless.

[Mrudul Godbole]

Good catch. Nice composition and details. Agree with Tushar. To get it with a fish is simply great. Wish the light was from the other direction. Thanks for sharing.

[Sandesh Astgikar]

Good eye contact and beautiful comp

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Agree with the previous comments. Nice to see it with a fish in the beak. The angle of incidence of light was such that there was no catchlight in the eye. Else, it would have enhanced the image. Nice image. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Dr. Kalpamoi Kakati]

Nice shot.Perfect DOF.Not sure ,400mm f5.6 is sharper than 500mm f4.What do you say?