Can't get close so I went for something with an interesting scene.

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Darwin

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Living in NYC it's actually surprising how timid birds are in my area. I have plenty of other good shots of Oyster Catchers but I liked this one from this morning even though I couldn't close the gap. No crop in the original.
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I have plenty of other good shots of Oyster Catchers but I liked this one from this morning even though I couldn't close the gap. No crop in the original.
Great shot and well done. Good reminder that we don't always need to fill the frame with our main subject and shots in the environment can be really nice. I love the way the out of focus bouy completes the scene and gives a sense of place. Well done!
 
The longer I do wildlife photography the more I am drawn to the environmental shots. I think showing where the critter lives is tells a more complete story. There is something personally rewarding about capturing an image that draws the viewer into the scene. I like the viewer to have a sense they were there with me when I captured the image.

As others above have said this is a well executed shot.
 
I really like the idea of showing both the animal and its environment, instead of just the animal. This one is a good example that also shows me where the bird is living. It seems sharp - and the light looks good - so you might be able to crop a little more.
 
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