Eurasian Oystercatcher

[Frank Schauf]

In his Habitat.

Canon EOS 1D X
Canon EF 600mm/4L IS II USM & 2x III
1/320 sec., f/8, ISO 400
Bean Bag

Attachment 137021

[keith mitchell]

Frank I like the nice relaxed pose of this bird in it's habitat, the light and the dark areas of the bird look good to me and the bird looks nice and sharp, even though I like the habitat I think I might loose some to the left of the bird, nice shot.

Keith.

[gail bisson]

Nice image Frank.
I am impressed with your camera holding technique- a sharp image at 1/320 with a 2X at 1200mm !!
I would also take a bit off the left and add to the right even though it will center the bird,
Gail

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Frank, well exposed, and I do like the sleeping pose. We normally see oystercatchers around and near the sea, so this is an unusual habitat for me.

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Excellent pose and exposure, Frank. Not often one sees oystercatchers in such lush greenery. I like the weeds to the left of the bird, but I'd crop some from the left.

[Greg Oakley]

Very nice Frank - excellent exposure and lovely setting. Agree with others that a little less on the left would improve

[christopher galeski]

nice capture Frank,good exposure,nice detail and light,like thepose.

[David Salem]

Nice looking natural scene with the habitat included. I like the pose with the open eye. Great job at 1200mm.