Bolsa Chica Black Skimmer

[Dan Brown]

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

[Markus Jais]

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

Markus

[Loi Nguyen]

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

[Satish Ranadive]

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.

[Frank Schauf]

Great timing, great action.

[Doug Brown]

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.

[Martin Dunn]

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.