black-and-white death
a few false drops
teasing the watery prey
then, head first, at
bullet speed
Spaaaa-looossssh (talons first)
Wet pause
airborne again -
one quick hover and shake
Look - a flying fish !
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Oh man, the close is just brilliant.
ReplyDeleteReally, that's pretty great right there.
This is so vivid--love it.
ReplyDeleteno where near as fun as the ones flying by the cruise ship...and a quick end when the beak breaks the back...
ReplyDeleteSmart pen...twisted me with the finish
ReplyDeletevivid imagery =)
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