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Speed Bump

by David Haynes

Gallery: AvianPosted June 30, 2010201 views8 comments
This was taken at Bolsa Chica wetlands on Sunday. I spent a few hours getting images of skimmers. This one was a surprise that I didn't actually see happen until I looked through my shots later. I was shooting with a buddy of mine who got the exact same shot and posted his on Fred Miranda. I don't know how skimmers don't go crashing through the water when they hit something but I have not seen one this contorted before. It looks like he is about to roll right over but he kept right on going as though nothing had happened. Hope you enjoy. :biggrin:

D300s
200-400mm @400mm
SS 1/2000
F/5.0
ISO 800
Aperature Priority
Metering/Pattern
Auto WB
60% crop
HH
No flash

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on June 30, 2010 at 1:41 AM
Makes my neck hurt, David. Very cool capture.
Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on June 30, 2010 at 9:44 AM
great action, David! what a crazy pose, and the water kicked up is a nice touch too. wish there was a little more detail in the bird, but this is a cool shot.
Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments
Comment posted by denise ippolito on June 30, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Beautiful action captured. I think the image looks a little dark. The water splash and head angle are awesome!!
Registered on December 17, 2009, 202 Posts, 1529 Comments
Comment posted by BJ & Thomas Burget on June 30, 2010 at 12:47 PM
Great catch! even the water drops are clear, you must have an awful steady hand for HH!
Enjoyable photo!
Registered on November 22, 2008, 12 Posts, 9 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on June 30, 2010 at 12:51 PM
Very interesting moment captured.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 30, 2010 at 12:59 PM
How cool!!
What a great moment to catch.
Maybe just a tad dark?

Sandy r
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on June 30, 2010 at 6:07 PM
Whoa!!! Awesome action :eek:

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Angela McCain on September 3, 2010 at 9:10 PM
I just stumbled upon this great image. What a catch.
Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments