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    Default 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.

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    Another good Nickerson shot. Well done, Dorian.

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    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

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

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

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