Pied Oystercatchers

[wigz]

These were dozing on the beach and seemed a bit skittish at first; whenever I approached they would move away, but I found that if I crouched down they would go back to sleep. I eventually got close enough for some decent shots

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[David_MC]

Excellent shots Alan. Really like the simplicity of the first one.

[wigz]

Thanks David, I’m quite pleased with these.

[Isac]

All lovely shots Alan. Colours and detauil are great.

[Isac]

Yeah, the best way is on your belly mate. Just that lower POV makes for much better images (as long as you can get up again - that sort of puts me off a bit, although flip and tilt screens are a good work around)

[wigz]

I’ve tried the tilt screen but autofocus isn’t as easy with the DSLR. Normally I don’t have much trouble getting up again but keeping the camera away from the sand adds to the difficulty

[Isac]

The camera's worst enemies - water and sand!

[Ozzie_Traveller]

Hi Alan

As Isac says .... a lovely series of images
Thanks , Phil

[wigz]

Thanks Phil

[MJ224]

Lovely uncomplicated photos. Well recorded...

[wigz]

Thanks. One of the good things about the beach is no clutter.

[SharonH]

Beautiful, I love the colour of the eyes.

[wigz]

Thank you Sharon

[HansE]

Perfect for a bird book. All details in well defined glorious colour.

[wigz]

Thanks Hans