Skim Collection

"Skimming the Surface: A Glimpse into Nature's Mastery" In the vast Chobe River of Botswana, an African Skimmer gracefully glides above the water

Alaska, Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus Leucocephalus) Hunting Herring At Surface

Skim Collection: The Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus) breeds from the southeastern United

The Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus) breeds from the southeastern United States to eastern Peru and northern Argentina. Most North and Central American breeders winter in South America

Skim Collection: The Air-Liner of the Future, 1914. Idea for a transatlantic air liner which would fly at 10

The Air-Liner of the Future, 1914. Idea for a transatlantic air liner which would fly at 10, 000 but in an emergency could descend to sea level and skim the surface

Powered paraglider over the Great Salt Lake. Utah. (PR) (MR)

Skim Collection: Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) adult, in flight, feeding by skimming surface of water

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) adult, in flight, feeding by skimming surface of water, Fort de Soto, Florida, U. S. A
Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) adult, in flight, feeding by skimming surface of water, Fort de Soto, Florida, U.S.A

Skim Collection: Skimming stones on a pebble beach

Skimming stones on a pebble beach
Skimming stones. A young boy, standing next to his seated family, flings flat stones into the sea from the pebble beach, trying to make them skim across the surface in the evening light

Skim Collection: Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) with mouth open skim feeding. South Africa

Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) with mouth open skim feeding. South Africa
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"Skimming the Surface: A Glimpse into Nature's Mastery" In the vast Chobe River of Botswana, an African Skimmer gracefully glides above the water, its slender wings slicing through the air. With precision and elegance, it skims across the surface, searching for its next meal. Meanwhile, in Alaska's Tongass National Forest, a Bald Eagle soars along the shoreline. Its piercing eyes fixate on a school of herring swimming near the surface. In a swift motion, it dives down and snatches its prey with unmatched agility. The Swallow-tailed Kite takes flight in southeastern United States. Breeding amidst lush landscapes, this magnificent bird showcases its impressive aerial skills as it effortlessly maneuvers through open skies. Transporting us back in time to 1914 is an ambitious concept—an Air-Liner of the Future designed to conquer transatlantic journeys at unprecedented heights. This visionary idea captures our imagination and reminds us of humanity's relentless pursuit of progress. Closer to home in North America's Florida region lies another captivating sight—a powered paraglider soaring over Utah's Great Salt Lake. The thrill-seeker embraces freedom as they skim above nature's vast expanse. Returning to Africa once more, we witness an African Skimmer taking flight over Okavango Delta. With beak agape and wings outstretched wide like a dancer mid-pose, it skillfully feeds by delicately skimming across water surfaces—nature’s own ballet performance. Not limited to avian wonders alone; even humans find joy in skimming stones on pebble beaches worldwide. The simple act brings forth laughter and camaraderie as each stone dances upon ripples created by their touch—a timeless pastime connecting generations. From majestic birds hunting their prey with finesse to human endeavors seeking new frontiers—the art of "skim" unites various aspects of life under one common thread: the pursuit of exploration, freedom, and harmony with nature.