American Oystercatcher

Gallery: AvianPosted August 26, 2016585 views9 comments

Haematopus palliatus

I captured this Oystercatcher in last light of the day on the North Beach at Fort Desoto. I had to go wading up to my waist and shoot toward the bank for this one.

1D Mk IV, 500mm f4L IS + 1.4 TC
1/1000, f5.6, Exposure Comp. -.33
ISO 400

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All comments and critique are very appreciated.
Thank You.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Jim Gavin on August 27, 2016 at 2:27 AM

In my experience, it is very difficult to get good images of oystercatchers. This is an excellent image. You handled the darks, whites and colors extremely well, and the background is wonderful. One small nit: the white spot below the tail is a bit distracting.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on August 27, 2016 at 7:51 AM

Matt,
Great image, I agree with Jim on removing the white spot.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 27, 2016 at 8:29 AM

exceptional detail, great pose, true colours, bright eye and interesting , clean BG - doesn't get much better than this!
Fine work!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on August 27, 2016 at 11:46 AM

HI Matt
You really went all out for this photograph. Great detail and control of the whites and blacks.
Peter

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 27, 2016 at 4:00 PM

Really nice one, Matt. Worth the wade as long as you didn't have anything like a memory card in your pocket cheeky

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Excellent pose and head turn and I like the low angle.

devil

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on August 27, 2016 at 4:38 PM

Really nice POV Matt. Leg lift us always nice and techs look nice! Works great as posted!

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Comment posted by David Bogener on August 28, 2016 at 4:52 PM

Great light and pose. Nicely exposed and love the low angle. The head/bill colors really pop off that darker background.

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Comment posted by May Haga on August 29, 2016 at 8:43 PM

Excellent work Matt.
May

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Comment posted by David Schoen on August 29, 2016 at 9:01 PM

Terrific color and detail on this one Matt. Perfect placement of the Oystercatcher. Good view of the eye and beak with good color and appropriate saturation. I wish we had these in where I live but I would have to drive for several hours north to find them.

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