Contemplating Oystercatcher

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Posted by Ian Butler on July 22, 2009 at 5:03 PM

Carrying on the theme from Chris I thought I'd add one of my image taken on one of those experiences.
This image brings back memories from a very good day of wader photography with a very good photographer friend of mine. We had found an oystercatcher roost and sat photographing them flying in and bathing. As high tide turned an hour before sunset we had the opportunity to photograph the birds leaving the roost against a superb sunset which turned the colours from golds to this unusual purple colour. This was probably one of my favourites of the day and I think it portrays how I was feeling.... relaxed and looking out to sea to see what it was bringing for me the next day!
It's these sort of days that make it all worth while.

Comments and crits welcome.

Canon 40D
Canon 500mm F4 L IS with 1.4x tc
IS) 320
1/30sec at f/5.6

Posted by Danny Green on July 22, 2009 at 5:25 PM

Thats beautiful Ian I really like this, the colours are great and the comp is spot on.

Danny

Posted by Justin on July 23, 2009 at 3:39 AM

I like the colours and the peaceful mood of the image.

Posted by Drew Mellowship on July 23, 2009 at 4:15 AM

Image title works well and yes the image itself is excellent very relaxing and nice enviro shot too.

Drew

Posted by Chris O'Reilly on July 23, 2009 at 5:23 AM

Very nice, Ian.

Posted by Brett Lewis on July 23, 2009 at 8:02 AM

Nice work Ian, great colours and just about enough detail in the silhouette to ID the bird.. the staggered water lines make for some interest in the overall shot. Well seen and taken

Brett

Posted by jack chapman on July 23, 2009 at 8:35 AM

great colours and composition, love the curve of the wave

Posted by Des Ong on July 23, 2009 at 9:53 AM

Simply gorgeous, good capture Ian.

Des

Posted by Liam Pauling on July 23, 2009 at 5:57 PM

Lovely image, the light is great.