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
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.
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.
morris wrote:
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
Thanks so much Morris. Sometimes when I'm shooting along side other photographers using top-of-the-line PRO camera, I kind of feel intimidated by the sounds of machine-gun-like shutters going off. I do enjoy the experience however, the sound reminds me of being in the middle of a thunderstorm, or hearing it in your home theater with SURROUND SOUND.
ammck55 wrote:
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
Shasoc wrote:
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
Socrate,
Thanks so much. Good to know that we have similar interest in styles of photography. I've made a mental note to stop by the Pen next time I make it back east. (I won't tell Chad )
danjacquitaylo wrote:
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
Hi Dan,
Your words of encouragement has always been helpful to me. Thank you!
Andy
You certainly captured the dynamic nature of this bird Andy and the intensity of the action and competition for the food. All great pics and I think the first and the last complement the others real well by showing the bird in perspective to the environment.
Martin
.... Amazing shots!!!!... 
.... 
Thank you! 
Gonna have to start calling you "Tern Master" I think