Oystercatcher Reflection [Archive] - BirdPhotographers.net

Mike Landwehr

02-06-2013, 09:00 PM

This image was taken yesterday at Estero. I made some slight tweaks at RAW conversion, cropped to 69% of original, resized, and applied just a touch of selective sharpening. All C & C greatly appreciated.

1D Mark IV
500 mm f/4
1/1250 @ f/5.6
ISO 200
Tripod

Marina Scarr

02-06-2013, 10:31 PM

Well exposed with nice details in feathers. I like the reflection of the water on the AMOY's belly. That little water splash under the bill and the reflection work nicely here.

John Patrick

02-07-2013, 12:15 AM

The splash and reflection work well. Sure, we'd love to have perfectly still water and a perfect reflection from time to time, but this works better I think in this situation. It looks just a tad warm to me, but it could be the warm evening light. The exposure looks pretty spot-on.

John

Robert Holguin

02-07-2013, 02:56 AM

Wonderful shot.
Excellent pose, lovely soft light, excellent details, and I like the reflection.
Well done.

Joe Senzatimore

02-07-2013, 08:00 AM

Light is beautiful and exposure looks to be spot on. Congrats on a fine image.

David Salem

02-07-2013, 11:07 AM

Very nice John. The light looks great as dose the subject. Exposed well and lots of nice detail. The water splash adds to the shot and the reflection looks nice. Well done.

Dan Busby

02-07-2013, 07:17 PM

Hey Mike - it was great to meet you at Estero! I love the silky water, warm lighting and composition with the reflection. I'm heading down to Marco Island (TT) tomorrow - maybe see you around.

Satish Ranadive

02-08-2013, 12:36 AM

Magnificent image with beautiful reflection.Love the colors,great details,exposure,lights and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

Frank Schauf

02-08-2013, 02:23 AM

Very nice. Love the reflection!