American Oystercatcher

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Another American Oystercatcher from my trip to Little Estero. I think that for this one I was a bit higher and was able to capture both feet. For the previous post, please check here.

For a larger version, visit here.

Shooting specs:
Nikon D800 | 500 f/4 VR | 1.4x | hime-made skimmer pad
700 mm | 1/2500" | f/7.1 | ISO 400\

Comments, critiques, suggestions - all welcomed and appreciated.

[Nick Palmieri]

Real nice. Love these OC's. Nice low angle and BG. Looks sharp. I think I may be seeing a bit of a halo around his head and in front of his chest.

[Bill Dix]

Another beautiful BG, good HA. Oystercatchers can often have blemishes in their eyes, and I suppose it is natural, but in this image it is bothersome to me. Did you consider some Eye Doctor work?

[John Cooper]

A nice low perspective Miguel captured against a pleasing BG. OC very sharp and well exposed.

[dankearl]

Very nice, I like the feet in the sand, excellent BG and IQ.
I agree about a bit of halo around the head.

[Satish Ranadive]

David:
Beautiful image,very nice colors,details,low angle and nice BG.
Rest is mentioned above.

Regards,
Satish.

[Henry Domke]

Would it be acceptable to clean up that dirty beak? I find the grit and dirt distracting.
Nice background!

[David Salem]

Nice capture of this OC. Like the pose and the HA. Nice BG and low angle. Dont mind the eye or the dirt on beak but it looks a little bright to me. Toning down the highlights would look great IMO. Well done.