American Oystercatcher in flight

[Bill Dix]

After shooting these guys on the beach at Sandy Hook several days ago, we went to another spot and found this one in a marsh tide pool. I liked the different environment, with the green BG complementing the bird. I know someone will say he is almost past me. Unfortunately the three frames just prior to this didn't have as good a wing position, so this was the best of the sequence.

D500, 500f4 + 1.4 TC, ISO 640, 1/2500s @ f/7.1 manual.

[John Whaley]

I like your image Bill and I don't mind the angle. Tack sharp and the water drops on the wing add. They are beautiful birds and fun to watch. I need to get my boat back from the shop so I can get out to some of the nesting islands. Hopefully next week.

[Alex Becker]

Nice wing position and agree with green BG compliments the bird. I see a bit of blue in the blacks but could be just me. Composition wise I'd like for a bit more above the bird and a bit less under, TFS

[arash_hazeghi]

sweet wing position and the open beak adds more interest. sharp but had already passed you. gotta keep trying until you get one perfectly parallel to the back of the camera or coming tears you

TFS

[John Mack]

Love the wing position and the grass background, nice and sharp as well.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Good one, Bill. I too really like the muted complimentary green BG. I'm glad you were able to capture some of the water droplets on his neck and wings. Nice sharp detail.

Geoffrey




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[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone.