Black Skimmer with menhaden - IN YO FACE!

We've finally moved into our new apartment here in San Mateo, so I can get the computer up and running again!

Here's another one from Nickerson. Light was a bit flat, but I think the head-on view overcomes that issue.

I always say do whatever it takes to get the shutter to 1/2500 for flight work (and hopefully 1/3200 or 1/4000). Looks
like that was just enough to stop the action here!

Canon 600mm f/4 IS II on EOS 1DX Mark II
1/2500 at f/4, ISO 2000, handheld
Processed in LR CC without trickery

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Superb Dorian! Love the fish eye can be seen and the action pose of the Skimmer.

Another good Nickerson shot. Well done, Dorian.

Another beauty Dorian....The BG colours with that DOF is looking real good. Nice flight pose and detail on the bird....I would sharpen the fish a wee bit.

Will

Very nice. Great view of the prey. The head on flight pose is right on as well. Nice background as well.

Impressive action, pose, wing position, fish, and fish eye.
I worked in San Mateo for at least 5 years. (25 years ago)