Landing Oystercatcher

[BillTyler]

This was one of a group of about 10 oystercatchers. Pescadero, California. The surf was quite high in the aftermath of a group of storms.

Canon 7D
EF 80-400 at 400mm
1/800
f/9
ISO 400
Cropped to about 1/2 the original dimensions.

[Lance Peters]

Hi Bill - like the landing pose - looks a tad dark and flat on my screen - would set a black and white point and go from there. Love the clear eye, might just sharpen it a tad.
Techs look solid.
The OOF white area of the rocks in the front draws my eye, maybe darkening it a tad might help.
Looking forward to seeing more :)

[Katie Rupp]

Hi Bill, nice landing pose and good suggestions from Lance. Those dark birds can be a challenge.

[BillTyler]

Thanks for the suggestions for improvement, Lance. Here's an edited version.

Bill

[Lance Peters]

repost is good!!!