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Skimmer

by SandyRichardsBrown

Gallery: AvianPosted July 28, 2012228 views9 comments
D800
500mm
1/2000 sec, f/4.5
Mode: Tv
Metering: Spot
ISO: 400
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO1
HaND-HELD AS USUAL

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Peter Conway on July 29, 2012 at 12:23 AM
I like the form and colors of this.

Peter
Registered on June 25, 2007, 347 Posts, 3913 Comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on July 29, 2012 at 1:06 AM
A very good job on an unusual approach to a Black Skimmer, Sandy. The larger version is excellent.
Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments
Comment posted by Verdon on July 29, 2012 at 1:17 AM
great shot, love the pose and tight crop :wavey: :toast: :wavey:
Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on July 29, 2012 at 8:35 AM
Nice shot!! IMHO you cropped this a bit too tight. Interesting angle. Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by David Haynes on July 29, 2012 at 10:16 AM
Sandy,
Terrific image of a skimmer in an unusual pose caught just right. Good job with the whites on the front part of the head and the trailing wings. Larger version provides greater detail and is a must see. You still astound me with your hand holding technique. Good for you!!! I'm ok with the crop. Nicely done Sandy.
Registered on February 20, 2010, 110 Posts, 1511 Comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on July 29, 2012 at 12:06 PM
Nice Skimmer in flight shot. I'd consider making the black on the head a little lighter to bring out the eye a bit more.

Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments
Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on July 30, 2012 at 12:14 AM
Remarkable. I cannot add to David's comments.
Registered on March 13, 2011, 326 Posts, 1679 Comments
Comment posted by S Govindarajan on July 31, 2012 at 10:14 PM
Top notch pose and excellent composition, Sandy. Second the idea of selective brightening around the head area to bring out the eye better.
Registered on April 19, 2008, 115 Posts, 1921 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 1, 2012 at 8:59 PM
I like the POV & unusual banking flight pose, not sure about the comp..There's plenty of room up top for text though :wink:
I can see you've already brought up the away side of the head, so I won't suggest it.
Great HH work Sandy, nice catch :wavey:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments