Thursday, October 25, 2012

Skimmers

Black Skimmers, Sullivan's Island, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
 (Velvia slide film. Click on image for larger view)


The Atlantic Ocean and a variety beaches are a short drive from Charleston.
 In this image a flock of Black Skimmers follows a line of waves 
on Sullivan's Island.


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20 comments:

  1. Photo AttractionOctober 25, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    Dream photo for any bird lover. One can really see all the different flying positions...

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  2. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerOctober 25, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    Wow what a brilliant capture Doug!

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  3. VisuElle PhotographyOctober 25, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    The beak of these birds is extraordinary. An attractive seized flight

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  4. ZielonaMilaOctober 25, 2012 at 4:19 AM

    Beautiful photograph, nature lets us admire wonderful images. I am greeting

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  5. ArndOctober 25, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    Gorgeous capture of the birds in motion. The light is exceptional here!

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  6. Luis GomezOctober 25, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    Love this shot Doug.

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  7. AnonymousOctober 25, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Great shot. The moment is precious.

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  8. fiziskandarzOctober 25, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Awesome! We can almost hear the sound of the birds and the ocean wave! Always wanted to take a group of birds in flight like this we either we're too late or they just didn't take off altogether :(

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  9. HeinzOctober 25, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Grandiose Aufnahme.

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  10. Cezar and LéiaOctober 25, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Freedom! wonderful image!
    Léia

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  11. john4jackOctober 25, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    good old velvia. i love the tones

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  12. fabrizioOctober 26, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    really a fantastic photo,,,, many compliments Doug!!!

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  13. georgeOctober 26, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Great image of the sea - and some of the birds that live there. I've never seen black skimmers and what fascinating bills.

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  14. franzOctober 26, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    awesome capture of these flock of birds "in action"!
    thank you for your very friendly words re the birthday boy ... ;-))

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  15. yzOctober 27, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    wow, what a capture, love the perspective

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  16. AnonymousOctober 28, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Excellent Doug!

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  17. Traveling HawkOctober 29, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    It seems nostalgic to me, somehow. It's like a last flight over the waters. Am I in a melancholy mood today or is it just November coming near?!

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  18. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥October 29, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Welcome.
    I am charmed by your blog.
    The pictures are beautiful.
    I send greetings.
    Lucia

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  19. DomLOrthaOctober 29, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    What a light over these birds! Very nice capture.
    Have a nice day.

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  20. ChristopherOctober 30, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Birds! You know how I love them!! Fantastic shot--so full of great action

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