Black Skimmer

[Alex Becker]

Hi all,

A black skimmer taken soon after sunrise at the Jersey Shore. I'm hoping to get more shots of these guys this summer. Cloned a couple dust spots and a second catchlight. Sharpened, light crop.

Camera: Nikon D500
Lens: 300 f/4 PF + 1.4 TC
Specs: 1/4000 ISO 640 f/5.6

Thanks for looking and commenting on prior posts!
Alex

[gail bisson]

This is excellent Alex.
Love the water "wall" trail and the low POV and how sharp it is.
The exposure is perfect.
Open bill and trailing feet all top-notch.
My only wish would be for a more appealing wings up position but still terrific as is,
Gail

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Alex, well timed and executed image, doesn't get much better. Just watch the blue creeping in on the rear wing.

Yes we will hook up as I said, but as you know it's weather and sailing that is the issue, but plenty of time to plan, all the best.

TFS
Steve

[John Mack]

Love the water splashing and the low angle. Nice how the water blends right to the background.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Hi Alex, love the bill in the water, raised feet, splashing water. Exposure and detail look good. Wing position is a little different but maybe because the bird was turning. Thank you for sharing.

[Bill Dix]

Good one, Alex. Great close up skimming action, with good water trail and dangling feet. Ditto Gail's assessment.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Oh boy this is so cool! I agree that a higher wing position would have been great, but not always available, and I certainly would not hate having this in my files. Fine stuff!

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

A super shot Alex, the action, the water trail and exposure are all top notch! TFS.

[William Dickson]

This one caught my eye Alex. Very nice indeed. Great flight pose and I love the colours throughout.

Will

[Tim Foltz]

Alex, very nice skimmer shot, great colors, catchlight and action.

-Tim

[David Salem]

Fantastic skimmer frame Alex!! Love it all, especially the great details! Well done

[Alex Becker]

Thanks all -- really appreciate it and glad you like it. I was pretty happy to get this one. Best,