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Oystercatcher in surf

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Posted by Rob Fisher on September 15, 2009 at 4:25 PM
Oystercatcher in surf
Hi all,

Managed to get some shots of this Oystercatcher feeding in the surf the other day. This particular wave caught it unaware and sent it shaking and flapping back onto the beach.

Canon 40D | 700mm | f/5.6, 1/800, ISO 200, tripod
Posted by Liam Pauling on September 15, 2009 at 4:33 PM
Brilliant shot, not something you see everyday and the light is perfect.

:toast:
Posted by Lee Newman on September 15, 2009 at 5:01 PM
Nice action / behviour capture Rob, I have only seen them in a few inches of water.

Lee
Posted by Mark Sisson on September 16, 2009 at 3:08 AM
Certainly looks surprised by it all!!

Well spotted Rob.

:toast:

Mark
Posted by Tim Munsey on September 16, 2009 at 3:40 AM
It happens to the best of us, well caught Rob.

Tim
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on September 16, 2009 at 3:47 AM
Nice action shot. Well seen and captured.
Posted by Guy Rogers on September 16, 2009 at 4:03 AM
Hello Rob.

Nice action shot and well caught.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Craig Jones on September 16, 2009 at 4:25 AM
Very nice,love the composition and the light is beautiful,great capture :wink: :wavey:
Posted by David Sewell on September 16, 2009 at 4:32 AM
Fascinating shot - I have never seen one get wet like this. You caught the moment very well.

David
Posted by Drew Mellowship on September 16, 2009 at 6:20 AM
Unusual image, bit of a surprise for the little thing, looks a little shocked to say the least !

nice image & the light is excellent.

Drew :smile: