Theme : Black Skimmer

Technically, it is one long billed bird and one that still has a stubby little bill. :)

Canon 1dx, 600f4 + 2.0 tc + lowered rrs tripod
1/640, f11, iso800

This is image is utterly delightful and the techs look spot on to me. The chick's apparent vulnerability and charming disposition and the parent's seeming confidence lifts this image nicely IMHO. I am amazed at the chick's colours being so to the sand. Nice work Grace.

Grace I would have a hard job finding any nits on this ,chick looks so cosy, smashing detail on the adult with the red on the bill adding a nice splash oh colour, lovely work.

Gorgeous image of mom and baby. Great show of interaction. Superb composition.
Love the frame, Grace.

Regards,
Satish.

Love it, Grace. Perfect blacks and whites. The little one adds so much. Your image makes me want to head to the coast to find nesting skimmers. Thank you for sharing.

Super capture Grace. I agree with the positive appraisals of fellow BNP members. Well done. Regards, Ian.

A beauty, Grace. No nits. Good IQ with 600 + 2X.

Excellent image. I know that bird. I was there Tuesday - Thursday. I am heading home now - keep posting so I can watch the chicks grow up. :S3:

Hi Grace technically well done on all counts :cheers:.
Love the detail in both whites and blacks , and there is a high cuteness factor with the chick !!
A very fine image all around , just watch the halo on the upper bill

TFS Andreas

nice job mom and babe has to be hot out there

Beautiful image Grace! I like the interaction, IQ, details, exposure and composition.

Wow that's a stunner of a shot, nice work..

The queen of the 2X strikes again!
I echo all the other positive remarks. Exposure is perfect!
What a sweet little chick-adds to the cuteness factor ++
Gail

Excellent per always, the chick takes it over the top.....

Sorry it took me so long to offer my thanks to my BPN friends for your kind words. I appreciate you looking at my images and take your suggestions to heart.

Nice scene and sharp detail, Grace.