Black Oystercatcher

[Edward Fisher]

I found a small flock of Black Oystercatchers searching for breakfast, and this one paused during it`s search just long enough for me to capture this image.



95 AM, ISO 800, f 7.1, 1/250 sec,-1/3 EV, AV mode, Canon 40D, 500mm f4.5 L lens, Manfrotto 055CL tripod, Wimberley Sidekick, Arca Swiss BH1 head.

[Don Lacy]

Nice low angle and I like the head on Comp and the Clam, I would like to see a little more detail in the breast.

[Bonnie Block]

Hi Edward--nice first post! Good angle, nice pose with dinner. Wishing for some better light for you to show off the colors a bit more. Thanks for posting!

[Todd Frost]

Good low angle, agree with wishing for better light. Some fill flash would have helped I'm sure in opening up some of the shadow areas. A little noise reduction on the background would further enhance this image. All in all a nice first post.

Todd

[Tony Whitehead]

Welcome, Edward. Good first post. I really like that shell with the colourful interior showing. You could probably open up the blacks with a little Shadow/Highlight or curves. Bird looks a little tight in the frame and could manage a bit of NR especially on the BG. Looking forward to more of your photos.

[William Currie]

Nice first post Ed really like the photo welcome to BPN

[Edward Fisher]

Nice low angle and I like the head on Comp and the Clam, I would like to see a little more detail in the breast.

Thanks, Don !
I took everyone`s suggestions, and reworked the image.

[Edward Fisher]

Hi Edward--nice first post! Good angle, nice pose with dinner. Wishing for some better light for you to show off the colors a bit more. Thanks for posting!

Thanks for the nice comments, Bonnie !

[Edward Fisher]

Thanks for commenting, and the suggestions, Todd, Tony, and hi Brad, nice to be here.

[Edward Fisher]

Here is a repost with several changes made.



Added a bit more highlights, also, another run through Neat Image to reduce the BG noise.

[Todd Frost]

Re post is a big improvement. Well done :).

Todd

[Steve Maxson]

I would agree with the earlier comments, Edward. The repost is major improvement and has produced a striking image. Keep them coming.

[Edward Fisher]

Thanks Todd, and Steve !
I appreciate your comments.

[Tony Whitehead]

Repost is a great improvement. Just watch out for that sharpening halo over the top of the head.