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Published: 2013-10-28 00:10:41 +0000 UTC; Views: 766; Favourites: 36; Downloads: 0
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Description I finally got close to Oystercatchers again during my Cape May trip. They were very cooperative subjects!

Cape May Meadows, New Jersey
Canon 7D / EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

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Comments: 9

GarryKirsch [2013-10-28 12:41:24 +0000 UTC]

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This is a very good photo Melissa. It is well exposed, there is good feather detail in the wings, and the eye of the bird is quite clear. The bird is standing off centre which is good, and it is looking towards the negative space - all good. It would be even better if we could see the bird's feet.

Always remember that the point of focus in bird pictures must be the bird's eye. In this shot the sharp wing feathers appear to be the most in-focus. There is also a tiny white spot above the bill about 2/3 of the way down. I would have cloned that out.

Other than those minor things, the photo is quite good. Well done!

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mydigitalmind In reply to GarryKirsch [2013-10-28 23:38:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the critique! Perhaps I should sharpen the eye more. Now that I look at it again - I can see what you are talking about!

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ErikEK [2013-11-10 08:41:19 +0000 UTC]

They are also quite shy birds


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flamingodancer123 [2013-10-28 11:49:03 +0000 UTC]

This morning I keep finding my beloved NJ in art!!!  It's nice to let others know it's a beautiful place!!  Great shot  by the way too!!!

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mydigitalmind In reply to flamingodancer123 [2013-10-28 23:37:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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flamingodancer123 In reply to mydigitalmind [2013-10-29 09:55:49 +0000 UTC]

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SilverVulpine [2013-10-28 02:40:29 +0000 UTC]

Great wild capture!

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mydigitalmind In reply to SilverVulpine [2013-10-28 23:37:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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SilverVulpine In reply to mydigitalmind [2013-10-29 01:58:19 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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