25/05/2026
Above the waters off Changi, the Black-naped Terns (Sterna sumatrana) move like acrobats in the sky. Twisting, diving, and gliding effortlessly through the coastal winds, these elegant seabirds turn the shoreline into an aerial performance.
Against the backdrop of cargo ships and passing aircraft, they continue a timeless rhythm — hunting fish, calling to one another, and nesting on the rocky islets around Singapore’s coast.
In a city constantly moving at full speed, watching these terns dance through the air feels like a rare moment of freedom and grace in the wild.
Shot on Leica SL2 + Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6
