'lil bigger - Seeing these guys skim at Chincoteague was probably the highlight of my visit. They're so unique and they are most active (when I've seen them anyway) early and late in the day, so it makes for some nice light.
Taken at Chincoteague NWR, VA along the wildlife drive near the start / eagle's nest. (see geo-tag)
This photo was taken on June 11, 2010 in Chincoteague, Virginia, US, using a Nikon D300S.
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leaders, Doug Lloyd, nal from miami, rivadock4, and 23 other people added this photo to their favorites.
James Neeley (24 months ago | reply)
Very Nice!
DelawareBill (24 months ago | reply)
Great shot... Have yet to witness these guts..
Robin Thom (24 months ago | reply)
Wow!
Doug Lloyd (24 months ago | reply)
WOW Jon this is wonderful
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nal from miami (24 months ago | reply)
'lil bigger is loads better! : ) Amazing. . . .
Can't wait for hubby to do something I don't approve of so I can go shopping for new lenses. . . .
khosey1 (24 months ago | reply)
Wow; perfect capture. Amazing timing.
Garnite (24 months ago | reply)
It would certainly be the highlight for me. Splendid shot, Jon.
Dean Forbes (24 months ago | reply)
Fantastic timing and capture!
ajay77* (24 months ago | reply)
Wonderful photo and timing! Beautiful reflection!!! Ok, maybe I need to go!!!
matt house (24 months ago | reply)
really cool birds
dsphoto- (24 months ago | reply)
very nice indeed! Love the colors and action
www.matthansenphotography.com (24 months ago | reply)
Fantastic! A perfect moment
Ross_M (24 months ago | reply)
awesome! Every aspect is bang on! great work
1bluecanoe (24 months ago | reply)
nice sharp shot too!
backroadshutterbug (24 months ago | reply)
Cool!
Angie Bunch (24 months ago | reply)
WOW - amazing shot...I took a skimmer today and it is SO not up to these standards!
NY_Girl (24 months ago | reply)
Phenomenal shot! You deserve front page with this one!
Sharpeyesonline (24 months ago | reply)
Excellent capture Jon.
Cheers, Will
Hayath (24 months ago | reply)
Very nice!
bmthomas (24 months ago | reply)
Now that's the picture. Excellent!
FlowrBx (24 months ago | reply)
Soooo that's how they got their name, eh? Who'da thunk it?!? :))
Yes, Facebook! Are you there only as a photographer??
VA Wild Rose (24 months ago | reply)
This one is awesome!!!
Pauls Place EUPEN (24 months ago | reply)
Great shot.
illyphoto (24 months ago | reply)
great work
tr1307 (24 months ago | reply)
Fantastic capture, you got just the right moment.
Gregg Obst (24 months ago | reply)
Excellent panning on this skimmer Jon. You really got the focus on this one nailed and that light is perfect.
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Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
ParisGal (24 months ago | reply)
Just one word: WOW!
Birdwatcher 1406(Bill Eaton) (24 months ago | reply)
Really nice Jon,neat reflection.
george_gww (24 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot Jon.
Laura Pipkin (24 months ago | reply)
Awesome!
kgrin (24 months ago | reply)
Really great capture on this - must have been tricky to get this one.
Super reflection.
wintercove (24 months ago | reply)
One of a kind! How fun it must have been. Excellent!
Earl Reinink (24 months ago | reply)
Nice
Bufalino Photography (23 months ago | reply)
Super good man. I have to ask a couple of questions. I assume you were using "C" continuous focus and matrix metering? Also, some of your shots in this group exceed 400mm, are you using a teleconverter or is this a result of the smaller sensor on the D300?
Thanks and again, some of the best bird shots on flickr. Great work.
AJB
Nikographer [Jon] (23 months ago | reply)
Thanks, 200-400mm with the 550mm reported mm's are with the nikon 1.4x tc. I do use AF-C, and matrix metering - but most of the time I shoot in manual exposure mode and RAW.
Pat Ulrich (23 months ago | reply)
gorgeous! the skimmer shot everyone dreams of getting! gorgeous light and an awesome reflection too!
McSnappy (22 months ago | reply)
Wow. What a shot. Great job!