Eurasian Oystercatcher

[Bill Dix]

This cooperative oystercatcher was captured somewhere along the coast of Norway several weeks ago. I was hoping to catch him taking off, but needless to say he went in the wrong direction.

D500, Sigma 150-600C @ 480mm; ISO 640, 1/4000s @ f/7.1 manual

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Nice portrait Bill. Well balanced in my view. Not sure if you would agree, perhaps the light is a bit strong?

I was hoping to catch him taking off, but needless to say he went in the wrong direction.

I had to laugh at this one... happens all the time, doesn't it?

[Bret Goddard]

That is really beautiful, Well done indeed ...

[John Mack]

Very nice. Love the lichen covered rocks here. Looks like you have killing it with that Sigma glass.

[David Policansky]

Very fine portrait. I see your oystercatchers have the same weird pupils as our American oystercatchers. Almost look double.