Black Skimmer-skimming next to th flock

[Lorant Voros]

Here is a real close up of a skimmer doing what it does best. I like the muddy feet, the eye visible and I don't mind the BG, only the one gall in the left side.Slightly cropped and jpeg compression is used to fit into the size limit. Comments are welcome.

1DMKIV
500mm
ISO 640
f: 4
1/8000
handheld

[keith mitchell]

Great action ,think the oof gulls in the b/g add interest rather than distract.

Tried to photograph these myself in Florida and failed miserably ,so well done getting this.

Keith.

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Great timing, nice action and composition.

[Daniel Cadieux]

More nice skimming action! I love the water reflecting under the wing. I know you like the BG as is, and that is OK, but for me it is a tad distracting. I also feel the image needs some CCW rotation. Is the nictitating membrane closed?

[Binu John]

Another excellent Skimmer shot! Perfect timing. I like the exposure and POV here. TFS

[Ritesh Nangare]

awesome action catch here , love the Details and IQ on the frame, great details......

TFS.

[Lorant Voros]

More nice skimming action! I love the water reflecting under the wing. I know you like the BG as is, and that is OK, but for me it is a tad distracting. I also feel the image needs some CCW rotation. Is the nictitating membrane closed?

Thanks for the comments everyone. Dan, good question. I am not sure about the membrane. It looks open to me.