Just Hatched

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

This is an image of a skimmer baby that was taken not long after it hatched. We were in the Pantanal, Brazil travelling along the Rio Negro River and found some skimmer nests on a sand island. We only took a few images as the parents were not happy to have the intrusion and we did not want to cause them undue stress. Beautiful little chick in late afternoon lighting with a little egg material still on it's beak. So interesting to see some similar species so far from home.

Nikon D2X
Nikon 300mm, F2.8
ISOP 250
1/640, F7.1

All comments are much appreciated.

[Gus Cobos]

Lovely capture Judy,
I like this little guy...where was moma?:eek:

[Fabs Forns]

Adorable, Judy! The golden light helps out a lot. Thanks for being considerate to out feathered fiiends :)

[Cindy Cone]

What a great find! (The Pantanal is a wonderful place for surprises like this.) Nice light, detail and composition.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Very precious, and so delicate-looking. I kinda wish the shadow behind the chick wasn't so bold though, but no biggie!

[Maxis Gamez]

Absolutely gorgeous Judy. Nothing else to say!

[Grace Scalzo]

Fresh life, beautifully photographed.

[Freddy Franzella]

Beautifully captured Judy! love the lighting!