One of my favourites at our shoreline. Often busy running along the shoreline, evading the incoming waves (the BG in this image). By the looks of it, just before I took this image the bird was caught by surprise 
… Come to think of it, my pants got totally wet as well since I was lying on the wet sand … Thanks for viewing and have a nice weekend !
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Nikon D500 with 500mm f4 | 1/1600s | f5 | ISO200 | overexposed 1/3 EV
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Excellent job, Hans. The exposure is spot on with great eye contact and a nice running pose. Your usual low angle worked again and August is a great time of year to lie on a wet beach-much better than February!
Hans, no nits whatsoever. This is beautiful as presented. You have pretty much done this by the book.
I have had this experience a few times, too. One very fond memory is that one time when I photographed a tern colony at a local beach. I need to go to the restroom badly so the wave was actually very much welcomed.
Hi Hans, fine details captured and I like the red eye of this species. Great running pose and the splashing water is terrific. Well done.
