Photo Contest Archive: A Stunning Skimmer
Another hidden gem from our photo contest archive: a Florida skimmer, as seen by photographer Rick Higgins
- Photograph by Rick Higgins
- PhotoZone
- Jul 04, 2023
ON AN OVERCAST, windless April morning, photographer Rick Higgins spotted some black skimmers fishing on a glassy pond in Florida’s St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. He raced to the spot and captured this perfect portrait of a skimmer and its mirrored reflection. “I call it ‘Silent Running,’” says Higgins. “With long wings designed like a drone, these birds just coast across the water. It’s amazing to watch.”
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Your Wildlife Photo Could Be a Winner
The 54th annual National Wildlife® Photo Contest is now open for submissions. First- and second-place winners in multiple categories receive cash prizes, and scores more receive honorable mentions—as well as the chance to see their photos published in print or online.
Amateur and professional photographers, this contest is for you. Show us your most memorable images of wildlife and wild lands, from around the world and your own backyard. Your photos inspire our millions of members and supporters to care about wildlife and to act on its behalf. By submitting your work, you also support the National Wildlife Federation’s mission, ensuring wildlife and people thrive in a rapidly changing world. Good luck!
