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8.00" x 6.00"
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10.00" x 8.00"
Skimming the ocean Poster
by Judi Dressler
Product Details
Skimming the ocean poster by Judi Dressler. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
This immature Black Skimmer is demonstrating the behavior that this bird is named for, which is skimming the water with the lower part of the jaw... more
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Comments (33)
Artist's Description
This immature Black Skimmer is demonstrating the behavior that this bird is named for, which is skimming the water with the lower part of the jaw open, to catch fish. It was great fun to watch these speedy, graceful birds streaking across the shallow water! They are very soclal birds, hanging out in flocks to sleep and preen.
A long-winged bird with stark black-and-white plumage, the Black Skimmer has a unique grace as it forages in flight. Skimmers feed by opening the bill and dropping the long, narrow lower mandible into the water, skimming along until they feel a fish. Then they relax the neck, quickly closing their jaws and whipping the fish out of the water. Because they feed by essentially by touch, they can even forage at night. The world’s three species of skimmers are the only birds on earth that feed in this manner. Strictly coastal in most areas of North America, Black Skimmers are often seen resting on sandbars and beaches. Unlike most birds, their eyes have ver...
About Judi Dressler
Fine Art America does not share the buyer's name or contact info with sellers, so if you purchase an item, I will not know it was you. ..................................... Judi Dressler is an award-winning fine art nature and wildlife photographer, specializing in birds, and has won numerous photography contests, both nationally and internationally. She is passionate about animal rights and conservation, and believes strongly in protecting our wildlife. She adds to her collection as new photographs meet her high standards. ..................................... Please click on "Contact" to contact me via message, and from there, if you click on "Join E-Mail List", I will add you to my monthly newsletter. Thank you. If...
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AnnaJo Vahle
Spectacular capture, Judi. I just had to revisit. f
Sandra Huston
Outstanding capture Judi! fv
Anne Gifford
As always, simply incredible, Judi. Happy holidays to you! like/f
Linda D Lester
Sharing/Pin
Michaela Perryman
Terrific action shot
Larry Nieland
Some how I missed this - great shot Judi ! .......Fave+L
AnnaJo Vahle
Perfect capture Judi. Congratulations. f/l
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "A Birding Group - Wings" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2021 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Birds In Focus" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2021 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!! L
Vicky Sweeney
Amazing shot! Love this!
Jurgen Lorenzen
Beautiful Black Skimmer flight action capture, Judi!
Gary F Richards
Outstanding composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the THINGS YOU FIND ON THE BEACH - contest
Steve Rich
How awesome!!, outstanding Judi l/f
Tom Janca
Very Nice Shot Judy. Love Them Such good flier even in the dark.
Judi Dressler replied:
Thanks, Tom. They catch fish by feel, so don't need to see... another amazing feat of nature, eh?!
Kay Brewer
Outstanding work! Voted your entry in the Birds By the Beach contest. l/f
Judi Dressler replied:
Thanks much, Kay!
Andrew Wilson
Terrific capture!
Judi Dressler replied:
Thanks very much, Andrew!
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! Your camera art has been nominated as a Special Feature by a fellow artist Camera Art member for your superb art in Camera Art Group!! Please share the love by nominating a fellow artist whose work is in Camera Art You can do that in the "Artist Special Feature Nomination" discussion in the Camera Art Group.
Judi Dressler replied:
Thank you so much! I will do it right now :)
Sarah Batalka
What an icredible action shot, Judi! L/F
Judi Dressler replied:
Thanks a lot, Sarah!
Mary Lynn Giacomini
Gorgeous work Judi! LF
Judi Dressler replied:
Thanks much, Mary Lynn!
Mike Lee
Amazing capture, Judi!
Judi Dressler replied:
Thank you, Mike!
Diann Fisher
What an awesome capture - great timing (lf)
Judi Dressler replied:
Thanks much, Diann!
Linda D Lester
Shared/tweet/Pin
Judi Dressler replied:
Thanks, Linda.
Mike Dawson
Amazing timing
Judi Dressler replied:
Thanks, Mike
Linda D Lester
Amazing capture! Shared/Tweet/Pin
Judi Dressler replied:
Thanks, Linda!
Morris Finkelstein
Fabulous action photo of a Black Skimmer fishing, with great timing, perspective, low POV, colors, clarity, and composition, Judi! F/L
Judi Dressler replied:
Thanks a lot, Morris!