Skimmer Paradise

[Raymond Barlow]

Last summer, late in July we had a wonderful workshop to Nickerson Beach, and enjoyed the wonders of nature!

I did 2 versions of this shot, so I would hope I can post both? If not, mods can please delete the second. Personally, I am on the fence as to which one I would print large, maybe you
could help me decide? I have done very little printing over the years, and even wonder if this shot carries enough merit for a large print.

Thanks to my friend Morris Altman for helping me find and see such a great place.

[Raymond Barlow]

Secone Edit - pano version 12/4 ratio.

D300 + 200-400 VR1
1/1250s f/4.0 at 400.0mm iso200

[Ian Wilson]

Nice work Raymond. I prefer the long plano crop showing a bit more of the environment - it provides scale and context. It would be interesting to know what gear you were using and the exposure data. Regards, Ian

[Raymond Barlow]

Thanks Ian for the reminder., notes above Sir. Take care.

[Diane Miller]

Wonderful flight shot! The pano is nice but my preference would be for the first, with a little more off the bottom and right. Looks like a nice sharp capture and I'd want that to be emphasized in a print. But that's a matter of preference -- no right or wrong there.

[Lorant Voros]

Nice light and colors. I'd go for the 1st one as well, despite depends on where you want to put the print....the architecture of the place might help with the decision.

[Jonathan Ashton]

A fine shot well exposed and sharp. I would go for the first making the bird a tad smaller in the frame and not so far back into the corner.

[Karl Egressy]

The firs image looks pretty good to me as is. Excellent shot, Ray.

[Robert Kimbrell]

The first one for me Raymond. I might take a little off the Right. I like the stare he gave you.