Late Evening Skim | Phil Lanoue Photography

Late Evening Skim

Last night this black skimmer swooped in and made one fast pass across the marsh pond and then was gone as quickly as he arrived…

46 thoughts on “Late Evening Skim”

Meta on October 24, 2013 at 11:24 am said:

That was a great shot.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 24, 2013 at 11:46 am said:
  
  Thanks much for checking it out and commenting.
  
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foxleylady on October 24, 2013 at 11:29 am said:

What a terrific action picture, Phil! I love the detail!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 24, 2013 at 11:47 am said:
  
  Well I’m very happy you liked this skimmer shot Maggie, thanks!
  
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edithlevyphotography on October 24, 2013 at 12:13 pm said:

I love this Phil. Fantastic.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 24, 2013 at 12:17 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that Edith, thanks!
  
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Amy on October 24, 2013 at 12:53 pm said:

Takes my breath away!!! How could it be possible to capture it, Phil? This one is ready to go to the Smithsonian Photo award.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 3:52 pm said:
  
  Well I greatly appreciate your very kind words Amy, thanks much!
  
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Patrizia M. on October 24, 2013 at 1:25 pm said:

Ottimo scatto. Bravissimo Phil 😀
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 3:52 pm said:
  
  Grazie Mille Pat!
  
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niasunset on October 24, 2013 at 1:50 pm said:

WOW! Great shot. Thanks and Love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 3:53 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much Nia, I’m happy you liked that shot.
  
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pixelspielerei on October 24, 2013 at 1:58 pm said:

Attack! 😛

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 3:53 pm said:
  
  That’s what the fish said! 😯
  
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Cowboys and Crossbones on October 24, 2013 at 2:12 pm said:

Wow! Who knew birds could make their own version of skid marks?

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 3:54 pm said:
  
  They sure can, and similar to people, some are better at it then others. 🙂
  
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Dina on October 24, 2013 at 3:20 pm said:

This is one of the rare moments when you get paid for so many hours hard work and waiting and …

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 3:54 pm said:
  
  The thing about a shot like this is that it’s over in a second or two, so I have to grab it quick. 😀
  
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  - Dina on October 27, 2013 at 12:21 am said:
    
    I know! 🙂 But you are there and you are prepared. Enjoy your Sunday!
    
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janmasyn on October 24, 2013 at 3:36 pm said:

Fantastic action shot and great lightning.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 3:55 pm said:
  
  Thanks Jan I tried to make the most of back lighting.
  
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Scott Marshall on October 24, 2013 at 4:40 pm said:

what a peach

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 3:55 pm said:
  
  I appreciate you looking Scott, thanks.
  
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photographybycalliec on October 24, 2013 at 5:40 pm said:

Right spot at the right time, incredible shot phil

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 3:55 pm said:
  
  I appreciate that Callie, thanks. I was just happy this guy showed up.
  
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The Dancing Rider on October 24, 2013 at 6:24 pm said:

Checking out the marsh activity really pays off. Even this bird’s shape implies perhaps his fast nature, and fleeting appearances. Great shot of his skim line. The water is so quiet!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 3:56 pm said:
  
  These birds are super fast and the back lighting helped his line in the water stand out. Still water usually works best to get a good skim line. 🙂
  
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Gunta on October 24, 2013 at 6:35 pm said:

And of course you were right there to catch it! 🙂 I can’t help but wonder how many hours you spend at your marsh.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 3:57 pm said:
  
  I was happy this guy showed up while I was there. I do spend some time over there, some of the birds are starting to recognize me which I’m hoping is a good thing. 🙂
  
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michele ross on October 24, 2013 at 6:53 pm said:

wow! thank you so much for sharing!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 3:58 pm said:
  
  Thank you for looking and commenting, I appreciate it.
  
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sallywoodphotography on October 24, 2013 at 7:05 pm said:

Very neat… did you use any kind of lighting???

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 3:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Sally. No aux. lighting of any kind. The back lit scene helped highlight the skim line so I was fortunate there.
  
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adinparadise on October 24, 2013 at 8:44 pm said:

Glad you were there to catch him as he skimmed on past, Phil. 🙂 Super capture!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 3:59 pm said:
  
  I was thrilled he showed up at all. Wish he would have stuck around longer but I try to make the best of what I’m given. 🙂
  
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  - adinparadise on October 26, 2013 at 9:22 pm said:
    
    One has to, Phil. 😀
    
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gamillerlasvegas on October 25, 2013 at 12:28 am said:

Great photo Phil, even there are no surfaced alligators.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 4:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much!
  That has been known to happen where they skim by alligators! Check these out:
  
  https://phillanoue.com/skimmer-photos/#jp-carousel-638
  
  Almost had a wreck here:
  
  https://phillanoue.com/skimmer-photos/#jp-carousel-654
  
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Lyle Krahn on October 25, 2013 at 1:31 am said:

Absolutely amazing.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 4:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million for checking these out!
  
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Mike Powell on October 25, 2013 at 7:53 am said:

Wow. Only one pass by the bird and you caught it perfectly in an incredible shot. I know that I would have been still fiddling with the settings on my camera long after the bird was gone and missed any shot whatsoever. Both you powers of observation and your reaction time seem amazing.

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 4:03 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much for your very kind words Mike! I was just happy this guy showed up and I at least had an opportunity for a quick grab.
  
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Fergiemoto on October 25, 2013 at 11:47 pm said:

Fabulous shot!

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- Phil Lanoue on October 26, 2013 at 4:03 pm said:
  
  Thank you, I really appreciate you looking and commenting!
  
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Paula on October 31, 2013 at 5:45 pm said:

Patience pays 🙂 Wonderful capture of skimmer’s trail!

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- Phil Lanoue on November 1, 2013 at 12:33 pm said:
  
  I was very happy to see this guy show up and make a pass, just wish he would have stuck around longer.
  Thanks Paula!
  
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