Some more of the Black Skimmer

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Black Skimmer 6.jpg
Black Skimmer 6.jpg3240×2160 2.72 MB

Black Skimmer 7.jpg
Black Skimmer 7.jpg1621×1080 1.11 MB

Black Skimmer 8.jpg
Black Skimmer 8.jpg3239×2160 2.89 MB

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I’ve had a bad case of the cough and crud for three weeks now. I have not been out in the field since our Florida trip so I thought I’d share some more of the Black Skimmer that I recently processed while I’ve been stuck at home.

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In the first image, I wanted to include some of the reeds that were present in the pond to give an idea of the habitat the bird was working. I chose the second and third image as the bird was coming more at an angle towards me.

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

Processed in DXO PureRaw 4 and Photoshop.

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These are enviable shots, Allen, with excellent detail, especially for a flying bird. I like the reeds as well; a nice addition to an already fine image. I like the sense of closeness in the third one. Get better soon!

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Hi Allen
Nice grouping of photographs, number 3 is my favorite.
Peter

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Allen, I like them in order (all are excellent). The first post shows the bird and it’s habitat well. #2 and #3 are much more “action portraits”, with the big V of the wings and the wake of the lower beak looking very good. The lighting in all three looks has the warmth of early/late light that adds well to the views. Sadly, it’s been a good year for “crud”, in our house also, but that shure beats Covid!

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I do like the hint of habitat in the first, Allen. The other two are quite similar, but the third has a little bit of extra punch that I like a lot.

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For me, each one gets better! But the third feels like it should be leveled on the ripples. Its reflection is especially gorgeous!

I’m outa here before I catch it! Hope you get well fast!