In contrast to the cloudy gloom of June, Southern California has been pretty sunny in July. Unfortunately, there's been a heat wave of late. Finally, got a chance to get out to Bolsa Chica for a walk and some fresh air yesterday, saw some friends there. "Hello!"

This post is the continuation of part I which can be seen here http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/778472. The tough part is to try and not repeat myself. It is the artist in me that always looks for new ways to be creative. Follow me through this longgggggg post, I hope it will be worth your time.

All taken with the D300, most of them with the poor man's 500mm (300mm f4 + 1.7x TC). [Yes I know I'm poor, but I got a family to feed] , some taken with a wide angle, WIDE ANGLE!

C & C would be appreciated.

#1 A little environment was included to show the spot were all this action took place.

Vow vow!! very impressive, Andy! very exciting!
Bob

Fantastic set Andy - beatifully exposed and the lighting and detail are spot on. You've done an excellent job of capturing the action and telling the story.

Gero

Super set Andy that closeup is awesome

alan

The action shots are very nice Andy, but you have to love 6 and 15 ~ Ron

I just want to know how you are able to throw fish and snap the shutter too

Lot's of action and plenty of neat catches and tosses Andy These have a nice feeling in them by the surf, I like the harmony of colors and additional water spray. In looking at #14 it looks like its wings are on backwards

I like #10 and #11 and #15 is pretty intense!

Karl

You've captured the action well Andy, really enjoyed these.

These are great Andy. #15 is wow! I agree with you regarding burst VS single frame as burst relies on luck and 8 FPS is a long time between frames when something is going that fast.

Morris

These are absolutely amazing!

nugeny wrote:
Vow vow!! very impressive, Andy! very exciting!
Bob

Thanks Bob.
Andy

Beautiful series, Andy! #2 moves me, a lot. It's got force, anticipation, a ton of tension, and so much more. Like a quiet interlude before all hell breaks loose. Thanks....Mitch

gerov wrote:
Fantastic set Andy - beatifully exposed and the lighting and detail are spot on. You've done an excellent job of capturing the action and telling the story.

Gero

Thanks very much, Gero.
Andy

Damn it now!!!... .... Amazing shots!!!!... ....

Stunning set. #15 is my favorite.

Very good job. Nbrs 10-15 are fantastic!!!

b.a.smith wrote:
Super set Andy that closeup is awesome

alan

Thanks Alan. While the other photographers there took aim at the terns AFTER they heard a splash, I focused on them BEFORE they started descending on a dive. It was a hit and miss, because on many occasions, they change their minds and abort the dive at the last second.

Andy

Excellent work, Andy! And well presented post! Taking action shots pose a great challenge, but I found it exiting and very interesting. I just wish I had more occasions to do that. These images show all your skillful technique in this type of photography and the dynamic quality of your images makes all the difference.
Socrate

A great series Andy, too many great shots to pick favs.
Herb

A great series Andy, too many great shots to pick favs.
Herb

Awesome action Andy, 10 is my favorite.

Hi Andy,
Sorry I am not very good with words but you already know how I feel about your work. I think Socrate's comments closely reflect my thoughts for this series. Fine work
Dan

BTW, I did finally receive the NG copy yesterday

Real nice work Andy!! Those terns are so addictive to shoot, the action is hot and they are so entertaining to watch. I think you really captured the feeling of being there. Well done.

Tim

5, 10 and 13 are my favourites here, but it is really difficult to pick from such a super series.


Paul

surfnron wrote:
The action shots are very nice Andy, but you have to love 6 and 15 ~ Ron


Ron,
Thank you for your comment, and for the picks too.
Andy

Karl Witt wrote:
I just want to know how you are able to throw fish and snap the shutter too

Lot's of action and plenty of neat catches and tosses Andy These have a nice feeling in them by the surf, I like the harmony of colors and additional water spray. In looking at #14 it looks like its wings are on backwards

I like #10 and #11 and #15 is pretty intense!

Karl

Karl,
Yeah, when people look at it, one of the words that might come to mind is "bait". I don't blame them. The terns do dive close enough that sometimes I can get wet from the water splash.

In #14, the tern shaped its wings to dive forward (to go after the dropping fish). Nice observation buddy. Thanks for having a close look.

Andy