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Oystercatchers

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Posted by Liam Pauling on December 28, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Managed to get down to Pagham Harbour this morning, with it being high tide there were a lot of birds about. This is my favorite but would be interested to know what you think of the dirt in the water, as I don't know if it is distracting or not?/

Any c&c appreciated.


40D 1/1600s f/7.1 ISO200 400mm tripod
Posted by Chris Johnstone on December 28, 2009 at 1:21 PM
Hi Liam,

I think this is a good image. The contrast and darkness of the birds is enough not to make the dirt too distracting. The colour is nice and I like the way one bird is facing the opposite direction.

Chris
Posted by Philip Newman on December 28, 2009 at 2:12 PM
Like silohuettes and this is full of atmosphere, would just suggest a trim off the bottom. :smile:
Posted by Ian Mason on December 28, 2009 at 3:21 PM
The dirt doesn't bother me at all. Lovely glow in the water. Just to be contrary, I wish the birds were all facing the same way :wink:
Posted by Liam Pauling on December 28, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Thanks for the comments, there were about 5 birds, all constantly moving so I got a few different shots. Here is one with 3 birds facing the same way..

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f217/linus4/IMG_0630cm.jpg
Posted by Craig Jones on December 29, 2009 at 6:09 AM
Seen the other one Liam and looks great,but I like this one the best as the different poses adds to the image IMO,love the colour too :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Andrew Parkinson on December 30, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Hey Liam

The image has a nice tranquil feel to it and I like the positioning of the birds

Best for 2010

Andy