Oystercatcher

[susanschermer]

Is Oystercatcher one or two words? This one in Tampa Bay was captured with a Mark III and a 500 +2x.

[Daniel Cadieux]

It's one word, but "American Oystercatcher" is two!! (Just to be specific :-) )

You had some harsh light to deal with, but you did alright. The legs could go darker to bring out the pinkish hue in them. CW rotation is also needed.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Nice pose and eye contact, he really is eating an oyster, right? I agree regarding rotation and would tone down the highlights.

[Fabs Forns]

Very nice, Susan, great advice given above. You should take advantage of the 800 pixel allowance and don;t forget to include your specs to better evaluate :)

[Raul Quinones]

Great picture, nice colors. Love the eye.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Hello Susan, I agree about the legs and the use of the 800pixels, great looking bird.

[Gus Cobos]

Very nice bird Susan,
I like the background color and the nice details on the bird. Good eye contact...:D

[Tim Cee]

Beautiful Bird Susan. While I feel I am far to new to offer critique to anyone, I do know a lovely bird when I see one. What a spectacular looking eye.