This young Black Skimmer chick was photographed last season. At first I thought it was drinking. However, I recently learned that it was actually skimming, and that the chicks start this practice soon after birth, with sand and/or water. I just love learning new and interesting facts about my subjects!
Some of you may think that I added a catchlight. A friend of mine was photographing next to me with a flash. We both clicked simultaneously. The little catchlight was the result which I would not have had otherwise b/c it was rather late in the morning. As I am posting this, I can still remember the moment I snapped the shutter, and it is a special memory!
Canon 1D3, Canon 300L F4 IS & 1.4
F8, 1/2000sec, ISO 400, manual mode
Handheld down on my belly in wet sand
C & C always welcomed and appreciated,
Marina Scarr
www.marinascarrphotography.com







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