Black Skimmer catching fish

[Binu John]

1DX + 600mm f/4 IS II
f/6.3, 1/4000, ISO 1600

[Ian Wilson]

This is almost unbelievable Binu! You have captured the moment that everyone who takes a skimmer shot dreams of. Brilliant! Cheers, Ian

[Tobie Schalkwyk]

Simply brilliant - nothing more to add! Well done!

[Pamela de Zilva]

Binu, You keep delivering. Such quick reflexes.. Great detail, pin sharp. Pamela

[Joe Galkowski]

Wow! Great timing. Nicely done Binu.

[Joe Galkowski]

One of the things I really like about this one is the water droplets rendered so sharp surrounding the bird. It really give you the feeling of how fast the action is happening. Where were you when you captured this? You have a nice low angle of view here too.

[Daniel Cadieux]

This is a fantastic image Binu!! Love the action and the bird's pose. Very impressive.

[Binu John]

Thanks everyone!


Thanks Joe! This was taken at Mountain View Shoreline. They were skimming near the Terminal Blvd side.

One of the things I really like about this one is the water droplets rendered so sharp surrounding the bird. It really give you the feeling of how fast the action is happening. Where were you when you captured this? You have a nice low angle of view here too.

[Raybel Robles]

Great image with the perfect focus. It is tricky sometimes to nail this action shots and you managed to get it perfectly fine. Lovely action shot, with the splash from the catch right behind the bird! well done

[Karl Egressy]

Amazing action shot, Binu.

[David Salem]

Nice capture Binu. I have been shooting skimmers for a few years and still dont have that shot. Nice grab, for both of you.

[christopher galeski]

Great capture Binu,love the action,well done.

[gail bisson]

Very very nice! Agree with all the other comments above.
Wish this was in my files,
Gail

[Grant Yang]

Nice shot. I've been trying to get one with their head back as they grab the fish without any success. Was this taken at Shoreline by any chance? If so, we might have crossed paths!

[Binu John]

Thanks again!

Thanks Grant! Yes, this was taken at Shoreline.

Nice shot. I've been trying to get one with their head back as they grab the fish without any success. Was this taken at Shoreline by any chance? If so, we might have crossed paths!