Common Murre Landing

Gallery: AvianPosted July 2, 20184,560 views8 comments

Here's a Common Murre landing photographed at the Newport, Oregon lighthouse recently.
Canon 5D4 100-400 at 400, F8, 1/2000 iso 800, handheld

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8 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 2, 2018 at 10:46 PM

Excellent detail showing in the larger image, Nate. It looks like a neat place for flight shots. Can you get there by land?

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on July 2, 2018 at 10:49 PM

Thanks Dennis, yes there's a state park there.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on July 3, 2018 at 10:55 AM

Nice sharpness and great capture of the action. I like the hint of the type of terrain the bird is landing in.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 3, 2018 at 3:25 PM

The BG, shadows/highlights are well handled. The rock is a little overwhelming. Perhaps a look at cropping it partially would be in order.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 3, 2018 at 5:55 PM

The large view looks fab Nate..lots of sharp detail and excellent exposure of the tricky dark/light plumage.
Well done friend crying

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on July 4, 2018 at 6:41 AM

Hi Nate,

A difficult exposure handled quite well. The rock is an essential part of the composition so I would not change it at all. The rock's edge is hot, but bird's exposure is right where it is supposed to be. Well done..................Jim

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on July 4, 2018 at 12:07 PM

Great landing shot, Nate. These poses always bring a smile to my face enlightened

... I love the composition as well. Seems like a nice place ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on July 7, 2018 at 4:23 AM

Sweet pose you captured of this Murre landing Nate! I really like those splayed feet.

Excellent Work frown

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