hand held, d200, 200-400 f4 af-s. . .

Lucky because it's hard to get close and level to these birds. They nest very high and they do not, for long periods fly low to the water, they dive in, snatch the fish, and as best they can gain altitude. So it's tough to get them at eye level. This shot was taken near the nest as the bird was coming in, it was just luck that we were there when the bird flew in . . .