Black Oystercatcher

[Ian Cassell]

Avila Beach, California
Canon 7D2, Canon 100-400 Mk 2 + 1.4x TC @ 560 mm
ISO 800 f/9 @ 1/500 sec
NR and Sharpening in Topaz
Crop for comp

[Ilija Dukovski]

That's a wonderful bird. I like the detail, also that the whole bird, including feet are visible.
Perhaps a lower angle would work here. That eye begs for a close up portrait.

[arash_hazeghi]

nice find Ian, good exposure but can use more contrast, steep shooting angle and the cluttered BG doesn't help. bird is soft and doesn't show much fine details

TFS

[Randy Stout]

Ian:

They are fun birds. The pedicure is very nice, and of course that eye and beak. I do agree with the previous comments re: shooting angle, but I suspect you had no options on that. The bokeh on some of the background is a bit harsh.

Well exposed.

Cheers

Randy

[Arthur Morris]

I love the coy pose. And the pretty details on the yellow rocks go a long way to offsetting the steep shooting angle. As does the great look at the toes.

with love, a