Surfin' USA

[Joe Senzatimore]

First thing that came to mind is "where is the surfboard"? Some may feel that the Skimmer should be bigger in the frame but I think the feeling would be lost if it were. Just trying some different things.
800 ISO 1/2500th at f8

[Brian Zwiebel]

Joe, This is a very fun image, your title combined with the photo brings a big smile to my face so thanks for that. I think a bottom crop to just above your copyright makes for a stronger composition.

Good Shooting!

BZ

[Harshad Barve]

this is smashing shot agreed on crop suggation ,
lovely image , awesome title
TFS

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the crop idea, wing position and the big wave in the BG and agree with Brian regarding a crop off the bottom. There is a sharpening halo around the wings.

[Dave Barnes]

Very interesting behavior shot. I am glad you captured the environment here.
Another vote for a crop from the bottom.
Thanks for sharing.

[Chris van Rooyen]

Lovely habitat and atmosphere. Like it as is.

[Kiran Poonacha]

Wow.. looks great..the waves add well to the great action captured.. congrats..

[Morkel Erasmus]

great shot! another vote for some off the bottom...

[Fabs Forns]

Terrific compos and idea, Joe, you hit a home run :)
Crop sounds like a great idea.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Thanks all for your comments. I cropped it this way as I thought the white water added a little to the image. I guess we all have different tastes. But then isn't that one of the great parts about photography?

[LouBuonomo]

I like the white surf too.. Well done Joe. You had a nice morning.

[Sid Garige]

Joe,

Fantastic composition and well executed image.

[Mohanram Kemparaju]

I won't change a thing in this image, or maybe just that halo part.I like that streak of water line which runs along the bird path, made by the beak, fantastic!