Oystercatcher

[Nick Palmieri]

Just learning CS4. I may have over-processed this image. CanonEOS40D, 100-400mm@400mm, ISO400, 1/3200, f/8
Would like comments and recommendations.

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Nick

Base image is good Got the OC in a calling pose, a slight head turn would be more attractive but its a very good image as presented Maybe a little more room behind and bottom but that is splitting hairs !!

PS wise you might have wiped out some texture with processing, very little detail/texture in the white feathers. Top side of wing (far side) seems blown same as the top portion of tail ... only soft light will help here. Basic exposure looks good !!! If the sun was full out your compensation was one under which seems fine !!!

[Christopher Miller]

Like the pose and pano crop here, Nick. Agree with Al's assessment and will add that there looks to be some noise in the wing area.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

I like the shot with the grasses at the bottom. I like him flying in to the frame, but I think I might add a bit more canvas at the bottom. Like the simple BG and colour scheme.

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Nick,
I like the capture...agree with Mr. Forns' fine assessment...I would recommend on adding a tad more canvas on the bottom...good show...looking forward to more...:cool:

[Lance Peters]

I too agree with AL'S Critique - would also like a tad more space at the bottom. Looks like you just caught him in time - before he had flown past you.
Good show :)