Gone to See America 2014 Road Trip. Day 4: Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Tern in Flight at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec). I wonder if it is related to the Arctic Terns I saw in Iceland last year?
Tern in Flight at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Florida. Image taken with a Nikon D3s camera and 80-400 mm VR lens (ISO 200, 400 mm, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec). (David J Mathre)
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I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.
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7 thoughts on “Tuesday (04-February-2014) — Florida”
David, I am learning so much about birds from you. Awesome pictures. Aunt Mary
+John Roach Thanks, it was hard to catch these guys as they were moving so fast. I found that I needed to follow them until just before they dove, and fire off a burst. To focus, I used single or 9 point autofocus.
David, I am learning so much about birds from you. Awesome pictures. Aunt Mary
Wow thanks
Beautiful bird and photo!! Thanks for sharing with +Water Bird Wednesday !!
She's a hottie …nice capture
Nice and sharp.
+John Roach Thanks, it was hard to catch these guys as they were moving so fast. I found that I needed to follow them until just before they dove, and fire off a burst. To focus, I used single or 9 point autofocus.
Thanks for the tip.