Black Oystercatcher

[Bonnie Block]

I was thrilled today to see my first Black Oystercatchers. Cannot wait to go back tomorrow (hopefully some good light--but that is iffy here! ;)) and get in a better position. My MKIII is in the shop with a sticky mounting pin--wow--do I miss it! :(
40 D + 300/2.8 IS + 2X TC
1/2000s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso640
http://www.pbase.com/herderdog/image/96066639/original.jpg

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Bonnie Very nice find !!!!

Good low angle and pose I would lighten the image Seems a bit dark Might want to take out your flash for some fill light !! Hope you get them tomorrow !!!

[Bonnie Block]

Hi Bonnie Very nice find !!!!

Good low angle and pose I would lighten the image Seems a bit dark Might want to take out your flash for some fill light !! Hope you get them tomorrow !!!
Thanks, Al! I'll take along my flash and hope for some sweet light!

[Steve Canuel]

Hi Bonnie,
I like the layers of color in this. I'd be tempted to take a little off the bottom to just below the bright rocks.
Steve

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Bonnie,
I like your composition, and the colors of your bird along with the soft tones of your background. He does seem just a wee bit soft to me. Agree with cropping just a tad on the bottom and maybe, fore my taste just a little bit on the top...:)
Congrats on your capture, I LIKE IT...:D

[Raul Quinones]

Great picture, perfect exposure and great colors. IMO the the two bright rocks on the foreground are a little distracting, I will tone then down.