Black Skimmer

[Harold Davis]

this was a tough day of shooting! waves reak havoc with AF on a camera and there were plenty this day! keeper count goes down, big time!!

D300, 50-500 at 500mm, f/8, 1/2500s, ISO 640, manual exp.

thanks for looking. comments and critiques much appreciated.

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Harold The waves were tough but they sure make for a different bg !! You got a keeper !!!

[Ray Rozema]

Like the sharpness and eye contact. Obviously too bad about the lower mandible being obscured.

TFS
Ray

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Great one H. I've never been able to get one with such a clear eye.
Congrats

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Nice moment in nature action shot. Panning technique looks solid - TFS.

[Gail Spitler]

Like the wing position, exposure, and composition. The lower mandible tip would put this over the top.
Very nicely done
Cheers
Gail

[Lance Peters]

Hi Harold - looking good!! - Bet you wished that bottom wave wasn't there - like the pose - good sharp clear eye and sweet light.
:)

[Lance Peters]

Hi Harold - looking good!! - Bet you wished that bottom wave wasn't there - like the pose - good sharp clear eye and sweet light.
:)

[Dave Mills]

Hi Harold, the lighting was great and as stated you have a good view of the eye. Good detail and wing position!
Agree about the lower mandible but it's a keeper in my book...