Fast, Lethal and Precise - The Spear Fisherman has it all (2nd image added)

[Sinh Nhut Nguyen]

I've been after this kind of shot for a long time - the moment the heron pulls his catch out of the water.


40D, 400 f/5.6L, Aperture Priority, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec, ISO 200


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[Mathew Wilson]

Very nice shot!





I guess only thing might have been better is having it shot at ISO100, as 1/2000 makes the photo a touch under exposed? But thats being picky...


Not a fish expert, but looks like a Salmon to me? I guess he disposed of him in one big gulp, hehe.





Again nice work, you got the timing spot on. How far off were the shots before and after this frame? Must have happened very quickly!

[L33t]

If underexposed you can use ex, compensation.

[Sinh Nhut Nguyen]

"If underexposed you can use ex, compensation."


L33t, I don't understand what you were trying to say. You really think the images are underexposed?

[ulidder]

Very nice picture. I really like the action. There is no blurr in the picture and the the complete action is in focus. Very good timing. The other thing I like is that you look like you are at level with the bird. and the water. Any post processing (just curious)? The picture looks really natural.

[Bill M.]

As usual, a great shot Sinh. Time and time again you demostrate what patience you have for getting these shots. Nice to have the frame rate of the 40D for shots like these!Are youjust using center point focusing for all your shooting?


Whatlevels of sharpening are you applying? You always seem to have just the right amount.

[cian3307]

Perfect!

[jhga22]

Do you hand hold this lens? I knowthis lens isfairly small and light for its focal length, butwith out ISyour composition is still always tremendous...I understand that wouldn't freeze the action, I'm just saying that if you arehand holding this lensat that focal length, you must have some pretty steady hands to consistently frame the action as well as you do.Do you crop these picturesmuch?





Regardless, this shot is stunning. I think my favorite of yours so far, and that's saying a lot.

[Colin]

Uber fantastic!

[zaner30]

Very nice!