African skimmer

[Dave Barnes]

Another image captured in the Okavango delta Botswana.
The image was captured at first light.
The Bg is papyrus. I just like the light and environment captured in this shot. i hope you dont find the BG to be too busy/distracting.
All comments welcome.

Camera Model Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM
Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/1600
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 1600

[LouBuonomo]

Looks just like a LI skimmer ;) Super feather detail, wonderful light

Lou

[Doug Brown]

Great wing position and eye contact. Nice light. I think the BG is great! Well done!

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Dave
This is as perfect for me as possible. As I was watching the image load, my heart was palpitating from the wing detail as it was slowly revealed. This is an incredibly wonderful and well executed BIF. Man, love the BG too! TFS. :)

[Ian Mason]

I love the richness of the colours and the details. The background is excellent in my opinion. Gorgeous image overall.

[Lorant Voros]

Excellent image. Fantastic light, great capture. I love the BG as well and it looks like the MKIII can deal with the focusing difficulties of this situation well. Congratulations.

[Daniel Belasco]

Love the bg, great action shot.
Wish the top of the head was a little more defined. Maybe a quick dodge on the top of the head.
Beautiful image.

[Stu Bowie]

I find aquatic birds against a foliage BG always seem to produce a better image, rather than against a simple sky. I like the wing position Dave, and good exposure overall. Well captured.

[Harshad Barve]

Picture perfect for me
TFS

[Dave Barnes]

Thanks to all for looking and for comments, They are all appreciated.