Skimmer

[Alfred Forns]

From a couple of years ago at Marco, great year. This year they didn't nest in the area.

Comments welcome and much appreciated

Canon 1DMk3
600 f4.0 IS 1.4x
f 11.0 1/1000 sec
ISO 400
Exp manual No comp from ambient

[Dave Leroy]

Hi Alfred, A little different take on a Skimmer, water skiing. I have only seen photos of them feeding. I like it.
Dave

[Michael Pancier]

I was there last summer at tigertail and was fooled by the decoys. Did not see any nesting skimmers...only terns.

let's hope we get a better year... this is a beautiful shot alfred.

[Alfred Forns]

No skimmers Michael The year before they were there but it was a hike to the colony. Not sure why they keep moving down the beach.

[denise ippolito]

WOW! and you know the rest!!

[Katie Rupp]

Very nice and I like (and taking note) how you handled the reflection, Alfred.

[Nonda Surratt]

Also taking note on the reflection, really like the wings

[Gus Cobos]

Well done Mr. Al,
I like the landing gear and the partial motion blur on the wings...:):cool:

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Very dramatic Al, love the colours, and the wings spread out. See why they are called skimmers. :)

[Kathy Reeves]

Gorgeous image Al. I am also taking note of the beautiful reflection!