Skimmers

[rwfarnell]

Just a few pictures of Black Skimmers along the beach.

Thanks for looking.

C&C are welcomed.

Rob
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[KHarmon]

#2, 3, 5, 8 are my favorites. 7 and 9 are a little busy for my taste with so many birds in the frame.

KHarmon

[Vrgl]

And I'm just the opposite- I love the ones with all the birds in it--so it goes to show each person has their own tastes. But great shots, good job with the panning!-mary

[gregj1763]

Hi Kris,
Some very nice photo's
#3 is my pick because the focus appears sharper on the bird than some of the others and #8, the colours are really vivid in this one.
Good work. Greg

[AB26]

No 1,5+6 tell me exactly why they are called Skimmers.
Thanks for sharing these great picrures Rob.
Andre

[Donald]

I never knew of such behaviour. Have to admit to not having known about the Skimmer. Fascinating behaviour.

Personally, I really like this one. It has a wonderful abstract feel about it, but that abstraction is created by all these living creatures. I think it is an very good, creative piece of work.

[botspur]

Well done Rob, some very good images depicting typical Skimmer behaviour. Must be great to see them in flocks. If I see a pair on our inland waterways I'm over the moon. Thanks for sharing.

[jprzybyla]

As Clive said...well done Rob. Great captures. Looking at your images I wondered where you saw so many Skimmers together? I photograph in the area of Tampa Bay and rarely see any.

[jeeperman]

Very nice captures, I like both #5 and #7 for different reasons ofcourse but all are well done. Nice series, wish we had these guys in Washington.

[Bobobird]

An excellent series of shots. The colour, exposure, activity etc is all very well presented. Well done.

[rwfarnell]

Thanks to EVERYONE for all the kind and flattering comments i really appreciate them. Here are a couple more pictures for you to see and kinda get the scope/size of the flock.
Rob


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