African Skimmer

[Chris van Rooyen]

An image from my recent trip to the Okavango. I think the guy may have hit something, therefore the bent neck. I was fortunate to get a really low angle because I was on a low boat. I know the composition is not conventional, but I thought the trail of water would add to the effect. Comments are welcomed.

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Date/Time: 2008:10:29 06:47:12
Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
Aperture: 7.1
Exposure mode: Tv
Exposure compensation: +1/3
Flash: Off
Metering mode: Multi-segment
ISO: 1000
Focal length: 700mm

[Rene' Villela]

Chris.... That is just great! Wow! Color, BG, reflection and trail on the water, feathers detail! Really nice. This is just me but I was thinking of a bit more room on the front without cutting the trail on the back. I mean, more like a pano! Thanks for sharing!

[Juan Aragonés]

The composition works fine for me Chris. I agree with you about the trail of water. The low angle, action and BG are killer. Well done

[Tony Whitehead]

Love the composition as presented, Chris. Low angle is perfect and the bent neck and water trail very dynamic.

[Nagesh Mula]

Amazingly beautiful picture Chris!!