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    I didn't have any help from the sun this day as it was misty with flat light. But I was very glad to find a family of Black Oystercatchers feeding 2 large youngsters on the beach and not too many families of people running around! Photographed in central coastal Oregon, mid August.

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    Cool looking bird, love that eye. I would suggest getting down and dirty so you are more at the birds level. That will help your background as well.

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    It is always nice to see Black Oystercatchers on the beach. The interaction here is great. Another vote for getting low, and I might try adding black to the nuetrals in selective color to give the image a little more pop.

    Looking forward to more images!

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    Nice interaction. It looks as this was a big underexposure that was lightened too much....
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    Nice behavior shot. I agree on the lower angle and the blacks could use some contrast.

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    I tried to get low but sometimes the knees complain too much. Adding more black for contrast is a good idea. I really did not change the exposure too much for this posting but I also felt the birds were flat looking. Thanks all for the good advice!

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