I can Fly

Gallery: AvianPosted July 14, 2011184 views20 comments

Caught this fledgling skimmer the other day while shooting with friends. He was the biggest of the bunch yet seen. I was pretty excited to get this one in flight especially the way he almost seems to be looking at me. Removed a partial wingtip from the adult flying with him. 90% or so of full frame
Canon 1DMIII
300 mm 2.8L lens
ISO 400 7.1 @1/2500 HH
C&C always welcome

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 14, 2011 at 8:31 PM

Wow, perfect detail!!! and a great view of the topside.
A lighter head than I've seen..maybe a juvenile?
Nice eye contact, good wing position - and that breaking wave behind is unique.
Way to go! Excellent!

Sandy

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on July 14, 2011 at 8:47 PM

Thanks Sandy . Yes I'm thinking almost juvenille as the others are right behind him yet not flying just yet.

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Comment posted by Verdon on July 14, 2011 at 8:54 PM

Cheryl another beauty, great pose and detail...... two thumbs up!!!

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on July 14, 2011 at 9:28 PM

Now that is one outstanding shot Cheryl!

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 14, 2011 at 9:59 PM

Very cool, Cheryl. That angle almost makes it look like you were using a wide angle lens. I love the angle you got on it. Excellent image.

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Comment posted by Harry Harris on July 14, 2011 at 10:12 PM

Cheryl, I like the pose showing the top pattern of the wing on this young Skimmer and the background with what I think is a small wave really displays the environment. A winner.

Harry

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on July 14, 2011 at 10:19 PM

this is fantastic, Cheryl! love the angle you have on the bird, the wave in the bg, the textures in the fg water, sharpness, detail, exposure, everything! really well done.

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on July 15, 2011 at 12:13 AM

Great image, Cheryl. I really love the flight shape of that far wing and I've never seen a photo of this bird with so distinct view of it's bill. Thumbs up for an excellent image.

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Comment posted by John Robinson on July 15, 2011 at 6:57 AM

All been said.!
Very well taken.
JohnR

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on July 15, 2011 at 5:23 PM

Way Cool

I really like this perspective, great wing position and eye contact.

Sweet Photo Cheryl

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on July 15, 2011 at 6:19 PM

Very nice timing to get this flight shot, I like seeing the wave behind, the shadow below and how the wing color goes from black to white. Good detail and eye contact on the larger version, excellent shot, the larger image was a pleasure to view.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on July 15, 2011 at 6:30 PM

Thanks all of you

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on July 15, 2011 at 9:18 PM

Outstanding shot, Cheryl. A sharp, well-posed flight shot where you manage to capture the bird seeming to look at you is a special accomplishment.

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Comment posted by David Williams on July 15, 2011 at 11:32 PM

You've got some wonderful detail in this fledge, Cheryl. I like the angle of approach, and it sure does look like it is giving you the eye. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on July 16, 2011 at 2:54 PM

Cheryl, this is one of the better Skimmer in flight shots I have seen in some time! Terrific work!

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 16, 2011 at 8:29 PM

Nice & sharp with good eye contact, like that wings forward flight pose Cheryl.
Great comp with a nice view of the surf BG, well done!

BTW - R U using flash here? Looks like it anyway..

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on July 16, 2011 at 9:13 PM

Thank you so much everybody howard no I did not use a flash just absolutely perfect morning light

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Comment posted by Tom Lusk on July 17, 2011 at 10:49 AM

Absolutely gorgeous, Cheryl!

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on July 17, 2011 at 2:53 PM

Hi Cheryl.
This bird looks spot on to me great detail and sharpness.

Keith.

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Comment posted by May Haga on July 17, 2011 at 7:26 PM

Great action Cheryl. Nice to catch him coming towards you.
May

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