Oystercatcher Yoga

[Beth Goffe]

This is nearly full-frame. I was able to slide myself up to the beach quite close to an oystercatcher family and I found that sometimes you can actually get too low. :) Despite the missing foot, I like the stretch and my proximity to this juvie.

40D, 400f5.6, 1/1250s, f/7.1, EC +1, ISO 400

[Raymond Barlow]

getting this low works well imo, you brought in the soft blues near the top of the frame, leaving the feeling of water in the shot., swet light, and cool pose.

[Lance Peters]

Nice - whites on thhe breast look a little hot on my screen - but could just be my screen.
Love the pose and the BG - low works for me.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great pose, details and eye contact. I might give it a bit more room. The whites look good but I might increase the saturation a few points.

[Vincent Grafhorst]

Great pose, fantastic angle. I do not really miss the foot. A bit tight though for my tatse and it looks a bit washed out.

[Maxis Gamez]

Very nice pose and low angle. I would increase the contrast a little more.

[Beth Goffe]

Funny, if this were someone else's image, I would have jumped on the lack of contrast. I find it so hard to be objective with my own! I do agree with the contrast and crop suggestions. Since this was pretty much full-frame, I might have to add some canvas but I will make those changes. Thanks, everyone!

[Maxis Gamez]

You are welcome Beth! Feel free to repost!!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Love the action and eye contact as well as excellent detail . I too would like to see a boost in contrast so I would love to see you repost this Beth as it is a beauty.

[Gyorgy Szimuly]

I have no problem with the low level. Lovely image as having nice details and great timing.

Szimi