Learning the Ropes, The Conclusion

[Grace Scalzo]

If juvie skimmers don't learn to navigate the waves, they get knocked down and some get eaten by the waiting gulls. This little one seems to be off to a good start. (See my post from yesterday, a few threads below)

1/4000, f 5.6, iso800
Canon 1dx, 600f4+ 1.4tc + rrs tripod

[gail bisson]

You are too fast for me! I am working my way down the forum and have yet to comment on your previous post!
I have to say I prefer this one to the first but both are excellent.
Love the light and the upward gaze and the splash. Tack sharp.
I could see a version with a bit off the top but still wonderful as is.
Gail

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the HA, splash, setting, exposure, low angle and composition. The Skimmer looks like it is quite pleased with itself. Nice series Grace!

[hennieloots]

Hi Grace - Lovely image. I like the angle and HA. Great IQ with good details. I like the comp with the open space.
TFS
Hennie

[Rachel Hollander]

Grace - gorgeous light, sharpness and low angle. The splash and wing position are great too.

TFS,
Rachel

[Randy Stout]

Grace:

Nice to see the followup. I slightly prefer this one, I don't find the background quite as distracting. Excellent eye contact, full up pose, detail on far wing.

There are days when I would just as soon have no gulls around!

Cheers

Randy

[Girish Prahalad]

great shooting angle & exp. the IQ, pose & wing position are superb.

[Marina Scarr]

This one is even stronger than the last. I really like seeing the elements of the environment in these images, Grace, including the upturned sand. I would take a tad off of the top and left. Your light sure was glorious.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Techs and processing look perfect. I love the splashing action and the light quality. Good low angle too.

[Melissa Groo]

Another super image of this young one, Grace. He does look rather pleased with himself! Love that head tilted up. Your exposure is perfect and that light is really something.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Grace,

I was looking forward to this one, and it did not disappoint! I can't choose between the two for my favorite, both are wonderful. I think I like the pose in this one a bit better, but I like the separation of the bird and distant waves a bit more in the other one. Both are great.

Miguel

[Robert Kimbrell]

I like both the images Grace. It looks like you and the Skimmer were as low as possible. You really caught his wings at the right time. I am hoping for a third in the series.