Black Skimmers

Gallery: AvianPosted May 10, 2012161 views10 comments

Here's a shot of Black Skimmers just as the male had mounted the female. This was taken at dawn at Rockport, Texas from out my car window on a recent trip there. I removed the leg of another skimmer in the bg. It's about 85% of the original image.

7D 500F4 1/640 F6.3, iso 500

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on May 10, 2012 at 12:22 AM

It's that time of year; no question. Nice light, and good work on the blacks and whites. Nice job getting the eyes distinct against the black caps.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on May 10, 2012 at 7:04 AM

A nice comp and exposure Nate. Bird positions are good too.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on May 10, 2012 at 7:37 AM

Love the light, details are excellent in the dark feathers,

Ray

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on May 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Great image, Nate. I like the comp and the exposure really brings out the eye against the black. That Texas light is superior.

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Comment posted by Gorazd Golob on May 11, 2012 at 1:34 AM

Very nice Nate. It should be labeled that is not for people under 15 (18...) years. You know me, I am so shy. But seriously (if you can believe it) i really like the catch in the eyes, it is hard to get these dark eyes.

Regards, Gorazd

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on May 11, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Nate both birds look very good to me,hope they produce many more.

Keith.

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Comment posted by William Bickle on May 11, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Hello Nate

Nice Piggy-Back Image! Can see in the Image the Sweet Dawn Colours, gives an overall softening effect.
Fortunate to have Both Aligned & able to get Great Sharpness!
The Natural CatchLight finishes the Image !!

TFS

Bill

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on May 12, 2012 at 2:09 AM

"Sweet Light" for such great interaction between this pair Nate, it's cool you got catch light in both birds. Excellent exposure work!!!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by May Haga on May 13, 2012 at 1:53 PM

Pretty amazing capture Nate. Catch light in both eyes. Excellent over all.
May

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on May 14, 2012 at 12:47 AM

Thanks for your comments all. Gorazd, next time I will post a warning. I know that you are very sensitive and innocent, sorry to have offended your sensibilities.

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