Black Skimmer 2

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I thought I’d pose a couple more images of my skimmer encounter last week in Florida. Top image shows the path the bird took skimming - not always in a straight line. Second image shows the full reflection of the bird in profile.

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Canon R7, 200-800mm, handheld
ISO 1600, f9, 1/4000s

Processed in DXO PureRaw 4 and Photoshop.

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In the first image seeing the path it took through the water adds a lot to the image. I would have liked a bit more detail in the head, as you had in the previous post of the skimmer coming at the viewer.

Nice pose, reflection, and sweet light in the second.

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I love that curved wake in the first image, Allen, though I wish he had been in smoother water (I know, Picky. Picky.) Both are excellent images of this very cool feeding technique.

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Both are wonderful but for me, the second one is extra special – the light and colors are just fantastic, and the reflection is ghostly gorgeous!