Black Skimmer

[Indranil Sircar]

I took this image at Bolsa Chica earlier this year. The light angle allowed me get a view of the underwater including the lower mandible as it skimmed the water. Used Fractalius and layer masks to open up the bird selectively. Hope you like it...

[Kerry Perkins]

Hi Indranil, nice skimmer capture! Like the subtle fract work with the eye masked back in. The effect on the water is quite nice, I like that too. I'm not sold on the reflection though, and I would love to see a version of this without any of the reflection at all. :cool: I love that you can see the lower bill under the water!

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application, Indranil.

I like the shot and the Fract work. I just wonder if the end of the right wing could be enhanced. It seems to be cut off???? Not sure, but .. Otherwise, I like it. ;)

[Indranil Sircar]

Kerry, Mark, thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it a lot. Here is a repost without the reflection and enhanced right wing...

[Mark Fuge]

Looks good Indranil. I think part of the problem was the hour ... my eyes were done for the day.:( But it is better now and nice image. ;)

[Paul Lagasi]

Very nice capture..like the repost without the reflection...well done

[denise ippolito]

Indranil, Really great look w/ the filter and I like the repost. I think the eye looks a tiny bit too light?

[Indranil Sircar]

Thanks Denise. Good to see you back! I will fix the eye on the master.

[denise ippolito]

Thanks for the welcome back Indranil!!

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Like the repost Indranil, agree with Denise on the eye. Love the beak going below the water.

[Judy Howle]

I really like this one. It is an improvement over the original post.