Tern attack
by Brian Tarr
Title
Tern attack
Artist
Brian Tarr
Medium
Photograph - Photo Art/ Fotopainting
Description
I went on a visit to The Farne islands during the nesting season to photograph the Terns and Puffins that nest there. There are roped off paths on the islands but one of them is very close to a colony of nesting Arctic terns who are very aggressive in defending their territory and nests. They are quite fearless and will dive at you and peck you on the head and quite easily draw blood if you aren't wearing a hat. I took these pictures with my camera above my head and shot away blindly as they came diving toward me. It brings a new meaning to the classic Hitchcock film The Birds and it makes you realise how frightening that scenario would be.
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January 24th, 2016
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Comments (30)
Angela Davies
Love the terns with lighthouse background, great story of how you got this shot of terns, glad you survived! :) LF
Susan Esbensen
They do not look happy! Incredible capture Brian! I am happy you lived to tell about it! :)
Lois Bryan
Extraordinary, amazing image, Brian!!!! But oh WOW ... the story behind it!! Brian, this is service to art above and beyond!!! Very, very cool!!! I absolutely love it!!!! Scary and exciting and WOW!!! l/f and t
Brian Tarr replied:
Thanks for your lovely comments Lois, I'm so glad you like it and many thanks for the l/f and t.
Marvin Spates
What a fascinating image Brian, yes it makes me think of the movie the birds!!! Lol that can put fear in your heart!!! I love the shot!!! L/F
HH Photography of Florida
WoW ... what a story, Brian. We photographers are fearless in pursuit of a good photo. :)) Beautiful capture and presentation. Love how your work is always so engaging and leaves me wanting to see more. L/fv/tw/g+
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
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