Pied Oysercatcher

[Mark Young]

This was taken last week whilst holidaying on Hamilton Island.

Canon 400 300F4 + 1.4tc, ISO200, f6.3, 1/400, Manual mode, Ev metering.
Cropped approx 10%, Slight curves, levels, SH and USM adjustments.

[Lance Peters]

Hi Mark - like the light - exposure looks good - nice detail in the blacks and like the low shooting angle - cant decide if I like it better without the orange strip across the top.
Nah think id leave it - kinda matches the bottom. Id leave the mud on the bill - I am sure some will say it should be removed.
Good one!

[Bill Dix]

Nice shot of an interesting species (at least to me); a bit different from his American cousin. Good exposure, and great low angle shot. Looks like he's stuck in the mud. Don't know if a tiny bit more USM might help, or maybe a little more SS could have gotten that last little bit of critical sharpness?

[Dave Mills]

Hi Mark, Great light,angle and detail. Regarding the orange strip I could take it or leave it. I would leave the mud on the bill but would ask for a bit more room behind the bird.A little close to the edge

[Jackie Schuknecht]

I have seen oystercatchers in all different shades, and assume they are a lighter brown like this in good light. Just a bit more on the right. Pose and sharpness are lovely.

[Mark Young]

Nice shot of an interesting species (at least to me); a bit different from his American cousin. Good exposure, and great low angle shot. Looks like he's stuck in the mud. Don't know if a tiny bit more USM might help, or maybe a little more SS could have gotten that last little bit of critical sharpness?

I'm finding with my last few images that they are showing up softer than the actually are. I'm not sure if it's a forum issue or a browser one.