Skimmer

For DeSoto Park, over the long week-end.

D300, 200-400/4 VR plus 1.4
f/6.7, 1/800, ISO 800
hand held

Amazing how slender the beak is on these birds. I've never seen one in person, but the beaks look so big from the side. Like the symmetry of the bird combined with the slight asymmetry of the BG (green bush in the RLC).

Agree with Doug, I love the symmetry. I also like the wing position and the nice soft colors on the background.

Nice glide capture Fabs, Its so gracefull, and the soft pastel colors of the background wraps it up very nicely...:D

I really enjoy the kinda low contrast and ethereal quality of this image, but for once in my life......the green stuff bugs me in the corner :)

Love the feel of this one Fabs !!!! If I had a choice I think I would evict the grass on the corner. Would like it if I had more of it, just taste !!! Big Congrats !!!

I really like the wing position and the fantastic bg!

it is amazing how narrow the beak is!! love the gliding pose. i kinda like the grass on the lr corner. bg is awesome!!!!

Great composition and incoming pose. Maybe a tad more contrast?

Beautiful Fabs! wonderful image and background!

They NEVER skim toward me... must be the olives in my pocket ;)