American Oystercatcher Snacking

[Axel Hildebrandt]

This is one from last year that I just processed. I sat on the beach to let the birds get comfortable. For this one I even had to remove the TC and it is almost full frame. In an ideal world there would have been a bit more head turn toward me.

http://www.pbase.com/image/113005428/original.jpg

1D3, 500f4, 1/800s, f/8, EC +0.33, ISO 400

[Fabs Forns]

I like profiles too, so my blessings!
Incredible the surf got blurred at 1/800!!!

[Gayle Clement]

I think the profile works nicely in this one. I love that surf.

[Randy Stout]

Axel:

Very nice. The slightly dappled light worked well here, with the bright spot on base of mandible and eye. The blurred surf adds a sense of the action of the waves.

Excellent exposure, sharpness.

Randy

[Stu Bowie]

Axel, This one of the best OC images I have seen. Amazingly sharp, and the detail in this, is simply incredible. Love the pastel colour of the surf, and his food a bonus. Congrats on an outstanding image.

[Charles Wesley]

Axel,

I agree with Stuart this has incredible detail. Why did you not process this excellent image earlier?
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Charlie Wesley
St. Augustine Beach, FL

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

beautiful low angle,soft light and pose!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Axel,

I agree with Stuart this has incredible detail. Why did you not process this excellent image earlier?
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Charlie Wesley
St. Augustine Beach, FL

Thanks, Charlie! I made quite a few images of oystercatchers that day that I liked even better, such as a parent feeding a juvenile bird: http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/album.php?albumid=9&pictureid=112

[Chris Kotze]

Excellent shot. Lovely colours, sharp and super detail

[Kobus Tollig]

Great shot well done. Like the comp and light and you did great with the exposure. Must say they better looking than the ones we have. Ours are just black feathers and red beaks and legs.
Well done

[Ramon M. Casares]

Outstanding image! Love the water, the light, moment and preet much all about it. Congratulations!

[Arthur Morris]

Love this one with the perfect EXP and the little tidbit. I do disagree with you however; the head angle is perfect for me....

[Jeremy Linning]

I also like this profile. Beautiful capture!

[Paul Lagasi]

Very beautiful image Axel..sharp, exposure spot on, low angle...what is this bird eating..a slug?

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Very beautiful image Axel..sharp, exposure spot on, low angle...what is this bird eating..a slug?

Thanks, Paul! I think it is a little clam.

[Bryan Erb]

Head angle looks good to me, really like the low pov, and oof surf bg.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Perfect in all counts!

As mentioned above, the exposure control is excellent.

[Nate Chappell]

Love the way and the snack, great image Axel

[Juan Aragonés]

Killer image Axel, I only can say that I would love to have one like this. Very good job :-)