Skimming Collection

Burns / Now Westlin Winds
NOW WESTLIN WINDS But Peggy dear the ev nings clear, Thick flies the skimming swallow, The sky is blue, the fields in view, All fading green and yellow

Casting cannon: tapping furnace to allow molten metal to run into the moulds a feet of workmen on left
530558 Casting cannon: tapping furnace to allow molten metal to run into the moulds a feet of workmen on left. On right, puddler is skimming off impurities

Casting cannon: tapping furnace to allow molten metal to run into the moulds a feet of workmen on left
530557 Casting cannon: tapping furnace to allow molten metal to run into the moulds a feet of workmen on left. On right, puddler is skimming off impurities

Long-eared Myotis skimming pond for a drink, Pima County, Arizona

Skimming
Siyu and Wei Photography

Flying duck with shadow over water

Common tern (Sterna hirundo) flying low over water. Hjalstaviken, Uppland, Sweden

Black skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris) fishing by skimming along water surface, Pantanal, Brazil

Common Swift (Apus apus) skimming water surface having just taken a drink. Norwich, UK. July

Ocellated eagle ray (Aetobatus ocellatus) searching for food in the sand over the seafloor, Mu Koh Similan National Park, Andaman Sea, Phang-nga, Thailand

Adult Black skimmer (Rynchops niger), in breeding plumage, skimming through the water with its specialised beak to catch fish, Nickerson Beach State Park, Long Island, New York, USA. June

A woman throws one of the many beach pebbles in to the rough sea on the Sussex coast. Circa 1961

Paraglider over the Great Salt Lake, Utah at sunset. (PR, MR)

GLASSMAKING / SKIMMING
The Ecremeur (= skimmer) Date: circa 1760

GLASS 18TH CENTURY 11
GLACES The operation of skimming (ecremer) plate glass Date: 1765

Futuristic hydroplane
A futuristic hydroplane, skimming along the surface of the sea. Date: 1899

Black skimmer skimming for a meal

short tail stingray

Picture No. 11980905
Black Skimmer, flying, Los Llanos, Colombia Date:

Black Skimmer fledgling practicing skimming along shore, Rynchops niger, Gulf of Mexico, Florida

Black Skimmer coming in for a landing, Rynchops niger, Gulf of Mexico, Florida

Cooler and skim milk distributor
Illustration of a Cooler and skim milk distributor

Milk industry, butter kneader
Illustration of a milk industry, butter kneader

Milk industry, separator machine
Illustration of a Milk industry, separator machine

Milk industry machines, Wage milk
Illustration of a Milk industry machines, Wage milk

Milk industry hand separator machine
Illustration of a milk industry hand separator machine

Milk industry turbine machine
Illustration of a milk industry turbine machine

Digital illustration showing how to apply skimming plaster to wall using rubber squeegee

Picture No. 11672008
Wilson's Storm Petrel in flight skimming the water. Date:

A CL-415 Italian Fire Hunter flying above a lake in Italy
A CL-415 Italian Fire Hunter skimming the waters of Lago di Viverone in northern Italy

Pteranodon reptiles searching for food in a lake

A flock of Quetzalcoatlus fishing

Man skimming through a book, Willem Steelink (II), 1866 - 1928

Black Skimmer (Rhynchops niger) in winter plumage fishing on the Laguna Madre near South Padre Island, Texas

Black Skimmer (Rynchops niger) adult, feeding on the wing in Laguna Madre Bay, Texas coast on the Gulf of Mexico, winter

USA, Florida, STA 5 Water Management District, Birds, Black Skimmer, Flying and Skimming and reflected in water

Picture No. 10883704
Black Skimmer - skimming for food (Rhynchops niger) Date:

Picture No. 10867645
Red Shotover jet boat skimming through Shotover canyon near Queenstown Date:

Picture No. 10867644
Shotover jet boat skimming through Shotover canyon near Queenstown Date:

Picture No. 10892356
Black Skimmer - skimming - reflection in water (Rynchops nigra) Date:

Clarifying a cloudy stock by skimming off the crust, using a metal spoon, close-up

Weed skimmings being tipped off the blade of a spade

Using slotted spoon to skim white scum from lentils boiling in saucepan

Removing covering layer of fat from bowl of stock, using a metal spoon

Skimming froth off stock, using a metal sieve, close-up

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

Children Study Pondlife
Children catching things in a pond during a biology lesson Date: 1950s

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Skimming, a graceful technique used by various species to navigate their surroundings and find sustenance. From the Arctic tern flying low over the glistening water in Hjalstaviken, Sweden, to the Black skimmer effortlessly fishing by gliding along the water's surface in Pantanal. Even the Common Swift indulges in this behavior as it skims the water after quenching its thirst in Norwich, UK. Not limited to avian creatures alone, even marine life partakes in this captivating act. The Ocellated eagle ray elegantly searches for food buried beneath sandy seafloors of Mu Koh Similan National Park, Thailand. Its smooth movements leave us mesmerized as it gracefully glides above. The art extends beyond nature's realm too; humans have found innovative ways to incorporate it into their activities. A paraglider soaring over Utah's Great Salt Lake at sunset showcases how we can harness this technique for recreational purposes. It also finds its place within industries like glassmaking where precision is key. Glassmakers delicately skim off impurities from molten glass surfaces during production processes dating back centuries. This delicate craft has stood the test of time and continues to be practiced today. In a futuristic twist, hydroplanes take inspiration from natural skimmers as they glide across bodies of water with ease and efficiency. These sleek vessels offer a glimpse into what transportation may look like in years to come. Whether it be for survival or leisurely pursuits, skimming remains an awe-inspiring phenomenon that captivates both humans and wildlife alike. As we witness fledgling Black Skimmers practicing their skills along Gulf shores or marvel at stunning photographs capturing these moments (like Picture No. 11980905), one thing is certain - there is something truly magical about watching these skilled creatures masterfully skim through air or water with grace and purpose.