American Oystercatcher in Aruba

[Jody Melanson]

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/2000"
F Number = F8
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 400mm
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Handheld using Bushhawk

Imaged this guy in Aruba last year. Love the water colour!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Awesome capture Jody. Love the composition with the rocks and the beautiful pose and head turn. Eye contact is great along with right on exposure. Congratulations Jody.

[Linda Robbins]

Nice image, Jody. Good composition and exposure. Well done.

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Jody,

Love the eye contact. The rock in the BG could be a little distracting but at the same time works with your composition. I would leave it as presented!

[joel quenneville]

Very interesting subject. I love that red eye and bill. The bird's pose and head angle, combined with that lovely shade of blue in the BG make for a pleasing composition. I would consider some slight CCW rotation and would also suggest burning his legs as they seem overly bright.

[Ramon M. Casares]

I love it as presented, lovely comp and pose, great colors and detail, I would´ve tried more flash power, but as it is it looks great! Congratualitons!