Early Birds

[Geoffrey Montagu]

This Skimmer and two Snowy Egrets were taking advantage of the early morning shallows as the tide was going out in one of the channels at Brigantine several weeks ago. C&C welcome.


D700, Nikon 500mm + 1.4 tc, 1/2000, f 7.1, ISO 1000, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley Gimbal head.


Geoffrey

[Randy Stout]

Geoffrey:

Great timing. I have never seen a skimmer skimming that close to other birds, so this is neat.

I like the skimmers diagonal path across the frame, and the relatively smooth water where he is working.

I would be tempted to try a version with some space off the left and a sliver off the bottom. Even though the left snowy is looking to the left, the action really is the skimmer, so let him dictate the composition.

Cheers

Randy

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thank you, Randy. I agree with your crop suggestions.



Geoffrey

[Binu John]

Great behavior shot! Good job with tracking the bird in low light. TFS