Splish Splash

Gallery: AvianPosted March 31, 2012160 views11 comments

Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger

I caught this Black Skimmer taking a little bath.

Please view the larger version for detail.

1D Mk IV, 500mm f4L IS, 1.4 TC
ISO 200, 1/800, f9
75% of full frame (12 of 16 mp)

All comments and critique very appreciated.
Thank You.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on March 31, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Nice light; excellent detail and exposure. The water drops are a nice feature.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 31, 2012 at 11:13 AM

I've hardly ever seen skimmers on the ground, let alone bathing. Excellent image - tack-sharp thruout, perfecrt flying waterdrops, and true colours.
Personally, I'd clean up the weeds a bit so they don't all intersect the jaw. That large one near the body going right into the lower jaw bugs me a little, as well as the brown one between the jaws. .

Fine image!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Ray Whitt on March 31, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Excellent shot, nice composition. The beads of water are a nice accent.

Ray

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on March 31, 2012 at 11:47 AM

Great job capturing this action Matt-excellent detail, very nice light, and great work on the exposure.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on March 31, 2012 at 1:54 PM

Unknown species around here, like your shot a lot ! The waterdroplets add a lot ! Nice colors and well exposed ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 31, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Fun image, Matt. Excellent job on the exposure and I like the frozen water drops. Good angle as well.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on March 31, 2012 at 10:53 PM

Wonderful detail and sharpness, and the water drops are just great.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on March 31, 2012 at 11:31 PM

Nice action shot. The water in the air gives the feeling of action in the image. Nice low angle.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on April 1, 2012 at 4:50 AM

An unusual photo for sure, sweet action photo Matt. Nice details and I like all the flying water too.

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by May Haga on April 1, 2012 at 3:59 PM

Nicely captured Matt. The droplets are a nice added touch.
May

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 2, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Very nice setting and the splash action is wonderful Matt.
Love the parted beak and your low POV too..
Excellent exposure and natural colors, you have a winner here

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