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Oystercatcher


Oystercatcher
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Copyright: Achim Fried (John_F_Kennedy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 273 W: 0 N: 263] (3562)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-16
Categories: Birds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-11-05 6:01
Viewed: 460
Points: 16
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Oystercatcher

The Eurasian Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus, also known as the Common Pied Oystercatcher, or (in Europe) just Oystercatcher, is a wader in the oystercatcher bird family Haematopodidae. It is the most widespread of the oystercatchers, with three races breeding in western Europe, central Eurasia, Kamchatka, China, and Western coast of Korea. No other oystercatcher occurs within this area.

This is a migratory species over most of its range. The European population breeds mainly in northern Europe, but in winter the birds can be found in north Africa and southernmost Europe. Although the species is present all year in Ireland, Great Britain and the adjacent European coasts, there is still migratory movement: for example the large flocks that are found the estuaries of south-west England in winter mainly breed in northern England or Scotland. Similar movements are shown by the Asian populations. The birds are highly gregarious outside the breeding season.
(Wikipedia)
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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 523 W: 0 N: 920] (3543)
  • [2008-11-05 6:25]

Hello Achim,

You have shown the bird well in its natural environment. Image is sharp showing well the bird's plumage. Light reflections on water surface makes a nice background.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2008-11-05 7:30]

Hi Achim,how is nice this little bird! In particular i like the orange anc black and balck and white,the details and the pov are very very great,my best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

Hello Achim,

Fantastic photo of this interesting bird.
Nice colours with excellent detail.
Lighting and composition are good.

hello achim,
lovely post of the Oystercatcher in its natural habitat, i liked the point of view very much, the image is sharp and the details of the plumage looks good, well composed shot,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3596 W: 143 N: 5696] (18621)
  • [2008-11-05 9:34]

Hi Achim.
First-class shot of a wonderful bird. I like wide DOF, perfect details of the bird and water surface and great exposure. Both white and black colour tones of the bird feathers are reflected excellently. Well done and TFS.
Alexei.

Hi Achim
Nice action shot with Oystercatcher.
TFS
Ralf

marvelous one Achim,
very clear shot here, good colours, fine capture, well composed, I like it Achim it's a good one, have anice day.
regard jaap

Hi Achim,

The capture of the ripples in the water is an asset to the composition. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the bird. The picture is clear and precise. The light is enhancing the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

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