American Oystercatcher

Gallery: AvianPosted June 21, 20141,222 views15 comments

A recent evening at Nickerson Beach, Long Island, New York. American Oystercatcher with sand crab. Nikon D800, 500mm f4, ISO 320, f6.3, Shutter 1/800, Thanks for looking. Ray

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15 comments

Comment posted by Douglas Graham on June 21, 2014 at 12:35 PM

Love this. Light, pose and techs are perfect

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Comment posted by Scott Frye on June 21, 2014 at 1:11 PM

I like it -- good handling the detail in both blacks and whites -- the catch is an added bonus -- nicely done

Registered on February 3, 2007, 387 Posts, 1136 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on June 21, 2014 at 2:56 PM

Very nice behavioral shot. A good capture, comp and techs. Nice management of the blacks and whites.

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Comment posted by David Haynes on June 21, 2014 at 4:50 PM

Ray,
Terrific light. I can see how long the shadows are so you were early morning or late in the day to grab this beautiful image. Nice low perspective as well. The detail on the whites and the blacks is excellent. And hes' got a meal to boot. Every time I see one of these birds I think of what a funny joke the master designer was playing when he stuck those legs on such a beautiful and colorful bird.

Excellent in every way Ray!

Registered on February 20, 2010, 110 Posts, 1511 Comments

Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on June 21, 2014 at 5:52 PM

Great shot. Agree with David about the legs.

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on June 21, 2014 at 6:09 PM

Just beautiful, Ray. The Sand Crab is pretty cool too

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 21, 2014 at 6:20 PM

Large view looks very nice Ray, perfect exposure and warm colors.
I especially like the directional evening light with its long shadows, and this behavioral action of course.
Beautiful shot of this pied oystercatcher, it doesn't get much better that this

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on June 22, 2014 at 8:36 AM

Gorgeous light, excellent details in both B & W. I like the low perspective and the dof you chose...just enough hint of the breaking surf behind. The pose and prey put it over the top! Really nice. Sharon

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Comment posted by Bill Kellermeyer on June 22, 2014 at 6:03 PM

Like the light with blacks and whites. Also the perspective is great. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on June 23, 2014 at 9:48 PM

Really nice low angle, good job on the techs and of course the meal is a huge plus. I was fortunate enough to see these once when I went to the California coast and could not get remotely close to them....but it made me really fascinated with these birds. Nice work Ray.

Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on June 25, 2014 at 4:44 PM

Excellent low angle, lighting and exposure, the prey puts it over the top Ray

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on June 26, 2014 at 12:29 PM

Thanks for the comments, appreciate it. Yes, David and Patrick I agree about the legs too!

Thanks,
Ray

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on June 28, 2014 at 10:32 AM

Ray,
What a great look at this Oystercatcher, the details, the colors, the action and the lighting all superb plus you get to be on the beach, life is good !
As far as the legs, I like' um. They resemble my knotty knee, pasty white, skinny old man legs and they still get me to my next meal.

Man !

Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on July 11, 2014 at 9:02 AM

Ray,
Not to sure how this differ from ours here in South Africa.
This must be one of the best I have ever seen

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Comment posted by Martin Dunn on July 11, 2014 at 9:37 AM

A very fine image Ray. great detail and wonderfully rich colours ( that's English for colors)

Registered on February 20, 2013, 198 Posts, 1011 Comments