Sunny-side up!

by Michael Ball  

Uploaded 19 Oct 2009 — 44 favorites

© Michael Ball

48 responses

  • dp *

    dp * gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    Great capture. GBH is a lovely water bird, enjoying the reflection too. dp

  • Donald Garrett

    Donald Garrett   gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    A real National Geographic moment here! Wonderful image, Mike. Your skill is really showing through again.

  • Susan Littlefield

    Susan Littlefield gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    OMG....timing is everything! Fantastic capture, but certainly not a 'hit or miss' shot....this is expertly composed with a perfect DOF.

  • Regenia Brabham

    Regenia Brabham   gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    WOW!!! This is the most incredibly timed shot ever!!! It looks like that fish just jumped in his mouth. Pefect shot!

  • Litz Go

    Litz Go gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    w o w, awesome, incredible capture, Mike!

  • JS Daniel

    JS Daniel gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    perfect timing!!Awesome shot!

  • Nancy Richard

    Nancy Richard   gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    All I can say is I DITTO the others! Talk about timing!

  • Betty Maxey

    Betty Maxey   gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    This is an awesome capture.....and the timimng, perfect!

  • Richard Knight

    Richard Knight   gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    National Geo for sure! Field & Stream definitely! Super shot!

  • JOE FAILK

    JOE FAILK   gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    perfect caught at just the right moment!

  • Charles

    Charles gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    Great action shot of this stealthy predator at work. Your patience payed excellent dividends.

  • marilu

    marilu gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    Perfect timing & fantastic composition!

  • John Linton

    John Linton gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    I can't decide which I like more, the title or the shot.

  • Karen Foto Fiddler

    Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    It really does look like the fish jumped in his mouth! what timing you have!

  • Paolo Pizzimenti

    Paolo Pizzimenti gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    Just in time and you were there....! As usual, did you said "Bon appetit?"!

  • Mykola Swarnyk

    Mykola Swarnyk gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    Yes, it is really rare shot!

  • Andrea Petersen

    Andrea Petersen gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    I really love this...One thing I would like to ask, Michael...Did you dazzle it with your starry eyes (previous picture) to get it to pose so perfectly for you?

  • Karen K Smith

    Karen K Smith   gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    WOW WOW and WOW..you are really good at the bird shots!

  • Judy Wanamaker

    Judy Wanamaker gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    Wow!! No, better than wow!! What a fabulous capture of a split second. So sharp and well composed as well. This is perfection, Mike.

  • Dawn Duffield

    Dawn Duffield (Deleted) gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    This is amazing! I totally agree with Dick on this; definitely Nat. Geographic!

  • Sonia Adam Murray

    Sonia Adam Murray   gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    What fantastic timing Michael!!!!!!!!!

  • Warren ~Mangione~

    Warren ~Mangione~   gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    WOW< WOW

  • Klaus Girk

    Klaus Girk (Deleted) gave props (19 Oct 2009):

    Classic shot here Michael.

  • suzanne

    suzanne said (20 Oct 2009):

    He wasn't swallowing him Michael! He was spitting him out, as he was tooooo small!! What timing!

  • Zerina Phillip

    Zerina Phillip gave props (20 Oct 2009):

    Great shot...good timing.

  • elfriede fulda

    elfriede fulda   gave props (20 Oct 2009):

    Superb

  • Joel Mcafee

    Joel Mcafee   gave props (20 Oct 2009):

    Wonderful shot !!! Great timing !!!

  • Stefi Failk

    Stefi Failk   gave props (20 Oct 2009):

    Right out of National Geographic...nice

  • david ong

    david ong gave props (20 Oct 2009):

    wow!!! the timing is fantastic! a priceless capture!

  • eithne mythen

    eithne mythen   gave props (21 Oct 2009):

    WOW Michael this is some shot, is that fish just jumping right on in there lol, love the shape of the bird, a masterpiece...

  • Ted Opderbeck

    Ted Opderbeck gave props (21 Oct 2009):

    great capture - cool shot

  • Maurie A

    Maurie A   gave props (21 Oct 2009):

    incredible timing as usual............ fabulous shot!!

  • Rob Roy

    Rob Roy gave props (21 Oct 2009):

    FAB FAB FAB!! How often does a bird have fish jump right into its mouth?? WOW!!

  • Deborah Downes

    Deborah Downes   gave props (21 Oct 2009):

    Wow, Mike, this is incredible. Perfect timing.

  • Tiia Vissak

    Tiia Vissak gave props (22 Oct 2009):

    great clarity & timing!

  • Matt.

    Matt. (Deleted) gave props (22 Oct 2009):

    WOW Amazing Capture....Great Work.

  • Ann Reece

    Ann Reece   gave props (22 Oct 2009):

    This is awesome!!! I don't think that fish just jump into a birds mouth on purpose - excellent capture Mike!!!!

  • Lesley S

    Lesley S   gave props (23 Oct 2009):

    This is AMAZING!!! What incredible timing! Of course, I'm totally jealous!! :)

  • Linda Houghton

    Linda Houghton   gave props (23 Oct 2009):

    WOW - Fantastic!!!

  • Lanis Rossi

    Lanis Rossi gave props (26 Oct 2009):

    Great catch!

  • Andrew Lorimer

    Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (27 Oct 2009):

    amazing bird and capture well done!!

  • Christopher J Chalk

    Christopher J Chalk   gave props (29 Oct 2009):

    Excellent timing, amazing capture!

  • Jüri Vissak

    Jüri Vissak gave props (31 Oct 2009):

    Great timing! Well done.

  • Tori Lindo

    Tori Lindo gave props (2 Nov 2009):

    What timing!

  • Frank Summers

    Frank Summers   gave props (10 Nov 2009):

    WONDERFUL CAPTURE!!

  • Aaron Mythen

    Aaron Mythen gave props (12 Nov 2009):

    Love the title and the shot great timing Michael...

  • Jeff Ore

    Jeff Ore gave props (3 Dec 2009):

    Very nice shot

  • Leanne Silva

    Leanne Silva gave props (15 Dec 2009):

    Great timing!

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