Black Skimmer Silhouette
I’ve still got a ton of Black Skimmer shots so be prepared people, I’m not finished yet. Here is a silhouette shot taken on the 4th of July in Freeport that I like. After the typical fly-by shots, I was attracted to the lighting while looking back into the sun. The blurred out golden dots in the background and back-lit wings help to make this shot in my opinion. I was going to lighted it up a little to better see the bird but liked it best as a darker silhouette.
Taken with Canon 7D and 100-400 lens.
1/8000 sec @ F. 5.6, partial metering, ISO 400, no flash
Tim Timmis Photography 
In this case it’s as much about the background as it is the subject. Love the highlights and backlit wing tips.
July 26, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Thanks Doug.
July 26, 2011 at 6:49 pm
I agree with Doug. The only thing better is to be there and see them skimming.
July 26, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Thanks David. I’m assuming that the water is dried up by now. Gonna miss it.
July 26, 2011 at 8:29 pm