I just arrived in Costa Rica for my workshop, and I've got a few hours to kill this morning. This image is from last year's West Coast Flight workshop (coincidentally, just announced this year's workshop :w). Skimmers have to be one of my favorite species to photograph (other than raptors)!
Canon 1D Mark IV, 600mm f/5.6, 1/2000, ISO 400, manual exposure, hand held
Beautiful capture. Love the composition and the wings-down pose of the bird. Even the positioning of the fish is perfect (not that the fish had much choice in the matter--lol).
P.S. I can't wait to get my ducks in a row to join you on a Costa Rica workshop. Maybe 2012. Darn day job keeps getting in the way of all of the fun stuff!
Superb,Doug, in all respects. The fish a real bonus. African Skimmers are also among my favourite birds.Magnificent fliers and the epitomy of grace and elegance.
Hey Doug another fantastic image from you. I also love the very warm colours and the catch. The BG take this over the top and really enjoy pic of Skimmers also one of my favorites