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    Default American Oystercatcher

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    I captured this image along the beach at Alligator Point in Panacea, Florida. I was struck by how solid and large the legs and feet are, most likely from prying loose oysters and other food. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

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    Post processed in Lightroom 6 and Photoshop Elements 10, cleaned up the background
    Cropped for composition and presentation
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    Good, solid image of one of my favorite shorebirds.
    Excellent IQ and low POV.
    I would crop a bit off the bottom to where the break in the reflection is.
    TFS,
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    Nice job goe good exposure

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    Hi Joseph,
    A fine image with good exposure throughout and I like the POV. Agree with Gail on experimenting with a crop from the bottom.
    Allen

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    Hi Joe, I like the stepping pose and the water and bg,when it comes to cropping think I'm the novice so can't comment on that.

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    Nice stepping pose, perfect composition and exposure, Joe.

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    Thanks everyone for viewing, commenting, and suggesting improvements. I will revisit the original with your suggestions in mind. Thanks again, very much appreciated.
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    very nice frame of the ouster catcher, I love the warm colors, the BG and the raised foot. sharp details with good exposure too

    well done and TFS

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