Skimmer- acrobats of the air

[Lorant Voros]

I love seeing these special looking birds skimming. They are real acrobats of the air and the water surface. This photo was taken if February this year at the last light of the Yucatan winter day. Comments are welcome.

1DMKIV
500mm
ISO640
f: 4
1/8000
Handheld

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice low angle that gave you a beautiful BG, good quality light, and I like the fully raised wings. I also dig the water pattern reflecting on the body. Well done overall.

[Randy Stout]

Lorant:

Daniel covered it well, agree, esp. like the light.

I haven't seen them dragging the feet in the water as well as the bill, nicely displayed.

The background colors harmonize well with the bird.

Cheers

Randy

[Ian Wilson]

Splendid capture Lorant, lovely light and perfect angle. Well done sir! Regards, Ian.

[Karen Pleasant]

Nice capture of an instant in time! Excellent SS and the focus was right on! Impressive capture!

[arash_hazeghi]

nice low angle and light. I might sharpen the bird a bit more

[gail bisson]

This is lovely Lorant.
Great IQ and love the low POV.
Sweet light .
I really like the colors in the BG.
I could see a version with the bird moved to the left of the frame to allow a bit more room up front.
Gail

[Joseph Przybyla]

Lovely image, Lorant. Thank you for sharing.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Fantastic shot Lóránt!
Love the POV and the light! Well done!