Juvenile American Oystercatcher

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Still going through some files from the summer. I photographed this oystercatcher on Long Island in evening light. I had to remove the TC and it is just cropped a little for composition.

http://www.pbase.com/axelhi/image/105927075/original.jpg

1D3, 500f4, 1/640s, f/8, EC +0.33, ISO 400

[Jeff Nadler]

impressive plumage detail and a nice behavioral pose, lends interest Axel

[Stephen Stephen]

Great exposure, nice low angle and good eye contact Axel. The back of the bird's neck looks as if it's been hen-pecked. ;- )

[Arthur Morris]

Nicely done and sharp. Wish that the head had made it all the way back to parallel to the body. Love those juvie feathers with the buff fringes.

[Fabs Forns]

Oh so sweet, you can tell his young face and pristine bill :)

[Linda Robbins]

What a cutie! Love the plumage detail and the cute preening pose...hopefully he will get those neck feathers rearranged! Well done.

[bill kominsky]

Just love it Axel to me it's all perfect, and so wish it were mine.

Bill

[Stu Bowie]

Brilliant low angle, pin sharp, and a superb comp. An outstanding image Axel.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Excellent work Axel with a low angle. Wonderful color and detail and the the behavior you captured in this image is a superb bonus. Well done !!!

[James Salywoda]

Love the pose Axel sure is a beauty nice bg to compliment the bird.