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    Axel Hildebrandt
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    Default American Oystercatcher Snacking

    This is one from last year that I just processed. I sat on the beach to let the birds get comfortable. For this one I even had to remove the TC and it is almost full frame. In an ideal world there would have been a bit more head turn toward me.



    1D3, 500f4, 1/800s, f/8, EC +0.33, ISO 400

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    I like profiles too, so my blessings!
    Incredible the surf got blurred at 1/800!!!

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    I think the profile works nicely in this one. I love that surf.

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    Axel:

    Very nice. The slightly dappled light worked well here, with the bright spot on base of mandible and eye. The blurred surf adds a sense of the action of the waves.

    Excellent exposure, sharpness.

    Randy

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    Axel, This one of the best OC images I have seen. Amazingly sharp, and the detail in this, is simply incredible. Love the pastel colour of the surf, and his food a bonus. Congrats on an outstanding image.

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    Axel,

    I agree with Stuart this has incredible detail. Why did you not process this excellent image earlier?
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    beautiful low angle,soft light and pose!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Charles Wesley View Post
    Axel,

    I agree with Stuart this has incredible detail. Why did you not process this excellent image earlier?
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    Thanks, Charlie! I made quite a few images of oystercatchers that day that I liked even better, such as a parent feeding a juvenile bird: http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...&pictureid=112

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    Excellent shot. Lovely colours, sharp and super detail
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    Great shot well done. Like the comp and light and you did great with the exposure. Must say they better looking than the ones we have. Ours are just black feathers and red beaks and legs.
    Well done

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    Outstanding image! Love the water, the light, moment and preet much all about it. Congratulations!

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    Love this one with the perfect EXP and the little tidbit. I do disagree with you however; the head angle is perfect for me....
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    I also like this profile. Beautiful capture!

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    Very beautiful image Axel..sharp, exposure spot on, low angle...what is this bird eating..a slug?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Lagasi View Post
    Very beautiful image Axel..sharp, exposure spot on, low angle...what is this bird eating..a slug?
    Thanks, Paul! I think it is a little clam.

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    Head angle looks good to me, really like the low pov, and oof surf bg.

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    Perfect in all counts!

    As mentioned above, the exposure control is excellent.

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    Love the way and the snack, great image Axel

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    Killer image Axel, I only can say that I would love to have one like this. Very good job :-)

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