Black skimmer skimming

[Grace Scalzo]

Went to Nickerson last night as the weatherman promised clear skies and light west winds....an ideal situation for flight. Well the winds were indeed westerly but a giant black cloud eliminated the sweet light of the last hour so I went to dinner with my friends instead. Got this right before the light was obliterated.

1/2500, f 6.3, iso800
Canon 1dx, 600f4 + 1.4tc + rrs tripod

[Girish Prahalad]

exceptional! super low angle, wonderful action, great exp & details.

[Ashley Cohen]

wonderful capture, very nice detail and sharpness. Composition is different but I like it.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Great work Grace and I like the fact that the bird is in the front showing the trail. The wave action adds some spunk

[Robert Holguin]

Terrific shot!!!
Excellent comp.
Love the skimming action captured and the small wave behind it.
Very well done.

[Shawn Zierman]

Exposure is spot on. Lighting is quite pleasing to the eye. What I enjoy most is the choppy surf that the skimmer is foraging in. Typically, with skimmer images, they are shown foraging in calm water....this is refreshingly different. I dig the crop too.

[Frank Schauf]

Great timing, great action.

[Melissa Groo]

Super angle towards you, awesome exposure and colors of the water, and I really like the unconventional way you've composed it, Grace. Skimmers often require that when skimming!

[Arno Ellmer]

Great capture and timing,Grace.I love the angled posture , the water trail and the wave action.