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    It's been a busy stretch for me so I haven't had much time to participate in BPN, which is unfortunate because I've got some nice images to share. Here's a shot from Florida taken in March. American Oystercatchers were high on my list of species that I wanted to photograph on the trip, so I was pleased that they were so cooperative.

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    Excellent capture, Doug. Nice low angle and great detail throughout. Your image sure does define oystercatcher for us. Well done.

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    Frame filling, but it works in this case. Sweet capture of the bird and his meal.

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    Very nice frame, Doug. Love the hint of raised feathers and that you can see how the AMOY is obtaining its meal. Nice pose on this male, too!
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    The detail and lighting are excellent, as is the feeding pose. I love the little squirt of water coming from the seafood. For me it's a little large in the frame, but that's just a personal preference thing. Sweet shot, Doug.

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    Love the feeding pose! Wonderful exposure and details! TFS

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    Perfect light and exposure control. I love the super white whites and the richly detailed blacks. The clam and the liquid squirting from it is great.
    Would love to get an image like this some day. Being super picky, but a lower shooting angle, if possible, is about the only thing I can think of that would upgrade this great image.

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    Very nice angle and exposure. Nice shot.

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    Excellent exposure for details in both whites and blacks. Great pose with food item. I'd clone out the bright round spot in the upper right corner.

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    Just smiles... you nailed it.
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    Love the angle exposure all that but my eye does seem to keep getting drawn to the OOF gray rock between the birds head and the left edge of the frame. As great as it is I think it might even be stronger with that rock taken out.

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    A great low angle you captured here, Nice job with the shell I like the angle and light your got on that.
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    As you know, we both have the exact same frame, and its a good one. One of my faves from our trip. Techs look great as dose the action. Well done Doug

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    Love it, nice close up with detail and nice whites!

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    I love everything about this shot - the low POV, the control of the exposure and the peak of the moment timing

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    Thanks for taking the time to comment everyone!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy Shepherd View Post
    The detail and lighting are excellent, as is the feeding pose. I love the little squirt of water coming from the seafood. For me it's a little large in the frame, but that's just a personal preference thing. Sweet shot, Doug.
    Thanks Andy. I chose a tighter crop to make the squirting water more visible.
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