Indian Skimmer, skimming

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Hi Jagdeep, very nice skimming catch with fine wing position. Exposure looks good with details in the shadows and nice whites. All looks good to me here. Well placed in the frame. I hope to catch a skimmer like this one day - well done!

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Wow, what great timing. Excellent detail in this action shot. Well done.

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Timed nicely Jagdeep, lovely light and superb techs.

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Excellent timing on the wing posture and square-on position toward the bird. Skimmers are common in my area, but I have never had any success. Well done, Jagdeep.

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Wonderful shot, Jagdeep. Perfect timing, which isn’t easy with these guys. I have many missed shots.

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Very good to get one skimming, Jagdeep. That’s one brilliant beak. does it brighten up like this during breeding? Excellent wing position.

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Great capture of the skimming action, Jagdeep! Excellent exposure, sharp detail and nice wing position also. I also like that the frame was open enough to show the environment also. It gives it more of a sense of presence.

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Thanks Dennis, I think so, this was their mating season.