Brilliant shot Ian. You've really got the sharpness required here. Looks like the birds are surfing the air above the waves.
Ian Boyter: Hi Chris, Thanks for the kind comment. I did add sharpness in Photoshop to give it a bit extra. It was hand-held with my 55-200 telephoto lens and I panned along with the birds. A very bright day, so a good fast shutter speed was achieved to stop the action. Ian.
Check out those birds! they make this picture. WOW. (on sunday i'll be featuring a shot on selective coloration based on the advise you gave. Hope you like it!)