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Skimming

Discussion in 'Birds' started by bfjr, Aug 15, 2005.

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  1. bfjr

    bfjr Guest

    Skimmers skimmers everywhere what to do what to do. Well shoot em and share em you fool :lol: :lol:

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    bfjr, Aug 15, 2005
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  2. Keith

    Keith

    3,423
    Jan 29, 2005
    Edmonton, Alberta
    Great shots Ben, especially on such a tough subject with the white and black! Nicely done!
     
    Keith, Aug 15, 2005
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  3. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Cool shots Ben. Where were these taken??
     
    Flew, Aug 15, 2005
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  4. Retief

    Retief Subscribing Member

    15,248
    Jan 26, 2005
    Marysville, WA
    Bolsa Chica Ben? I think I recognize that bird :!: :!: :!:

    We saw 3 of them flying "in formation" and skimming on our vacation and it was quite fun shooting them from the boardwalk.
     
    Retief, Aug 15, 2005
    #4
  5. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,091
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    I have always wondered what would happen if a skimmer hit a submerged log or rock. Really nice images of an amazing bird.
     
    greyflash, Aug 15, 2005
    #5
  6. andreasb

    andreasb Subscribing Member

    7,704
    Feb 2, 2005
    Maple Bay, Duncan, BC, Canada
    Andreas Berglund
    Great shots but I think the second is amazing. Nice work!
     
    andreasb, Aug 15, 2005
    #6
  7. Greg

    Greg

    909
    Apr 5, 2005
    Fayetteville, TN
    Always wanted to try shooting these. great shots.
     
    Greg, Aug 15, 2005
    #7
  8. Chris101

    Chris101

    34,612
    Feb 2, 2005
    Arizona
    Wow Ben - that #2 is amazing! This is quickly becoming my favorite bird! And I just learned of it's existance last March! Thanks for the closer look!
     
    Chris101, Aug 15, 2005
    #8
  9. Kevin Scott

    Kevin Scott

    5,985
    May 5, 2005
    Orlando, Florida
    Ben, your goal has been the Osprey which I seem to find in abundance. My goal is the Skimmer and here you are posting a bunch of shots!!!! :evil: :evil: :wink:

    Maybe we should get together for a shoot and we'd both be happy!! :D 

    Great shots, all of them!!
     
    Kevin Scott, Aug 15, 2005
    #9
  10. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    Super shots....Very well done.

    Guess I need to go over to the beach...
     
    Gale, Aug 15, 2005
    #10
  11. bfjr

    bfjr Guest

    Evening Keith
    Thank for those kind words, appreciate all the support.
    I certainly need it :) 
     
    bfjr, Aug 16, 2005
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  12. bfjr

    bfjr Guest

    Hi Frank
    Good A good looking Avatar there !!
    Most of these were taken at San Jaoquin Wildlife Center, in Irvine Calif.
    Ran into about 25 or so just hanging out at one of the ponds!!
     
    bfjr, Aug 16, 2005
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  13. bfjr

    bfjr Guest

    Maybe they flew from Bolsa to San Joaquin it's not that far :) 
    I had two in formation but I blew the exp :cry: 
     
    bfjr, Aug 16, 2005
    #13
  14. bfjr

    bfjr Guest

    Me to Gordon but they seem to know when it's time to serve or rise :) 
    I got a decent series of this guy just going around the sand bar didn't look like he missed a beat :lol:
     
    bfjr, Aug 17, 2005
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  15. bfjr

    bfjr Guest

    Thanks Andreas appreciate your comment.
     
    bfjr, Aug 17, 2005
    #15
  16. bfjr

    bfjr Guest

    Hope you get your chance Greg
    they are fun to watch and shoot :) 
     
    bfjr, Aug 17, 2005
    #16
  17. bfjr

    bfjr Guest

    Your welcome Chris
    outside of my thirst for Raptors, Egrets, Heron etc. etc. :lol:
    these brids are in the top ten for sure :) 
     
    bfjr, Aug 17, 2005
    #17
  18. james thiel

    james thiel

    8,875
    May 15, 2005
    Mill Creek, WA.
    Way cool Ben. These are all just fantastic pictures.
     
    james thiel, Aug 17, 2005
    #18
  19. bfjr

    bfjr Guest

    Man I'd love to meet and shot with you, that be great !!!
    My Osprey still are elusive or at best at a distance :cry: 

    Thanks for all your support :!:
     
    bfjr, Aug 17, 2005
    #19
  20. bfjr

    bfjr Guest

    Evening Gale and thank you
    Yes please do let's see some of your Skimmers !! :) 
     
    bfjr, Aug 17, 2005
    #20
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