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American Oystercatcher
After having failed on my last two trips down to Milford Point, CT to get any images of these guys I was determined to get something halfway decent. There are two pairs on this sand split and they were completely uncooperative until right before I left and decided to give it one more shot. Kneeling down just on the slope of the split (and entirely on crushed shell...ouch) I had this guy walk right past me, down to the water, and back up. I know I goofed a bit on the framing, but otherwise I'd love your c&c's.
Nikon D300, Sigma 500mm, 1/1600 @ f/5.6, ISO 200, Spot Metering. Slight adjustments in Lightroom and white balance, tonal, and detail in Nik.
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Hi Joseph,
Love the overall iq, foot up moment, and low position. Nice detail. Only thing with the framing is that I'd like to see a bit more room at the bottom.
Richard
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Yes, a bit more room needed at bottom, but you certainly have a more than "halfway decent" image!! Love the rocky habitat, low angle, separation from BG.
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Excellent exposure and a nice, low shooting angle.
I like the raised foot a lot and also the pebbles below.
I agree that more room below, if available, would improve this even more.
Very nice image.
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I'd love to add more room, but I'm afraid my photoshop skills are nowhere near good enough to even attempt to do that. Looks like I'll just need to try for a re-do. Thanks all.
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