Bolsa Chica Black Skimmer

This near full frame vertical capture was made a couple weeks ago down in SoCal at Bolsa Chica. I was lucky enough to run into Doug Brown, Jim Nieger and their workshop. Thanks, guys for letting me hang out with you! I wish for a little more space on the right but like the comp with the reflection.

Camera Model: NIKON D800, handheld, setting
Shutter speed: 1/2500 sec
Aperture: 8
Exposure mode: Manual
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 1600
Lens: 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6, new version +tc1.4
Focal length: 550mm
AF mode: AF-C

Wonderful flight shot with great reflection. I like the open bill and the V-form of the wings.

Markus

Very nice shot in sweet light, good details, and the reflection addedmuchtotheimage. Yes, would
ike to see more space to the right and on top. Loi

Wonderful action captured. Beautiful colors,lights,very nice skimming line,red beak and great reflection.
If mine, would add some space on the top and crop at the bottom.

Regards,
Satish.

Great timing, great action.

I always enjoy meeting up with you when I visit Calif. Dan! I like your wing position, reflection, and sharpness. I agree with Satish's suggestion about cropping.

Neat shot Dan. Very clean. Open beak in the water is great. Like you I wish there was a bit more space to the right. If you had it I think a horizontal crop would have worked well.