Monday, 24th August 2009
Shark Breach
by Neil Wilkinson
I had my camera pressed to my face for over 3 hours while watching a rubber decoy in the shape of a seal being towed behind a boat waiting for a shark to rise from the cold murky waters,when suddenly without warning an explosion of raw power thrust itself out of the water and clasped its jaws firmly around the decoy and then disappearing back into its home,it was over in a split second but it will last in my memory forever. Awesome!!!
Equipment: Canon 40D, 70-200mm f2.8 lens
Neil Wilkinson
I am studying photography at Vega in Cape Town South Africa. I am also a PADI dive instructor and have worked in Phuket Thailand for 5 years until 2008. I love travelling and meeting different people from different cultures and religions,i also love wildlife and landscapes.
Shark Breach by Neil Wilkinson was photo of the day on Monday, 24th August 2009. It is tagged Sea, Sharks. You can leave a comment below.
33 Comments
Steven Barr
An amazing photo something not many of us will ever be able to capture in a lifetime. congratulations mate, perfect.
sbl
This is an exciting photo, full of raw energy! Well done for POTD.
Mara
Fantastic! It was worth the wait!
Krishna Mani Baral
Natural and awesome picture. Congratulation Neil for exiting picture.
Rajib Singha
Awesome raw power!
Will
Amazing shot! Well done for reacting fast enough with the shutter button!
Adam
Wow.
Carlae Duffield
What an amazing accomplishment. Congratulations. I love to travel as well but not to the extent of yourself. Good Luck and many more photos. Incredible
aviana
Wonderful action shot. You were on the right place in the right moment.
bibiweb
Fabulous shot given tah fact that you had only a split second to react. Your 3-hour wait was more than rewarded with this beauty.
Sheldon
wow that was a beautiful shot great reaction timing
Katherine Lee Strassburg
WOW! Did you photo-shop out the tow rope? The power of the shark is amazing–as if he’s standing on the water. The ocean spray is like a halo. Definitely a rare moment captured for all of us to see. Thanks!
mike
You can feel the power of him in the picture.
Su
Fantastic shot, must be one in a million. congrats on potd
Kirk Jordan
Off the charts.
akinoluna - a female Marine
Yikes!
Leslie Parsley
One split second is all it takes. Hats off to you for being aimed and ready. A beautiful clean shot.
Marie Dunphy Harding
Rare & Exciting for all of us! Thanks Neil.
Sebian
It’s amazing and absolutely fantastic shot! Congratulations!
Pauline Jones
Wow, what more can I say, just amazing.
Ann Baker
Absolutely stunning. Does this talent run in your family?
Renee
Wow is right! Excellent shot!! Congrats!!!
Mike
Just glad they can nt really fly.
sue gagnon
Fantastic. Vivid and clear, real and palpable. Great shot!
Photos by Nik
Absolutely grand
Carlo
Fantastic!!! Powerful!!! No wonder sharks have been around alot longer than homosapiens
Bianca Botes
Wow Neil all of us at Vega is so so so proud of you this amazing people really love your shot and i can see why.
Mohammad Badi Irshid
Really this is awesome.. I don’t know how Neil toke this shot!! really great
Ottoman
Wonderful, wonderful shot!!!
Glynn
Amazing image – rather frightening for a swimmer. At least in Aus the White Sharks don’t breach.
Ajit Pal Singh
spectacular shot….great timing!
Renee
Fantastic!!!
Deborah Flowers
This is a perfectly stellar capture! An image that I only want to see through your lens
Your timing is impeccable! Grand reward for your diligence!
Thanks so much for sharing!