Wilson's Snipe

by Craig Strand

Gallery: AvianPosted May 30, 201195 views8 comments

A Wilson's snipe taking a siesta!

canon 7D
canon 600mm f4.L + 1.4 TC
F/8 1/320 ISO 250
auto window beanbag rest

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on May 30, 2011 at 6:11 PM

Very relaxed shot. Nice to see birds unperturbed by photography

Good stuff.
JohnR

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 30, 2011 at 8:12 PM

I love this! Wonderful light; strong composition in a natural setting.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on May 30, 2011 at 10:04 PM

Very nice image of a bird that is not so easy to get. The light is great and the detail is very good.

Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on May 30, 2011 at 10:11 PM

what a fantastic image, Craig. I really like everything about this, but especially like the great eye contact, the light, and the way the bird stands out sharp in the dreamy setting. I'd love to have taken this.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Ray Whitt on May 30, 2011 at 11:38 PM

Beautiful shot, lovely setting. The colors are wonderful.

Ray

Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Bennett on May 31, 2011 at 3:59 AM

Lovely image - both snipe and setting are a feature.

Registered on February 4, 2007, 350 Posts, 4614 Comments

Comment posted by David Sparks on May 31, 2011 at 7:40 AM

Unusual view of the snipe, great colors and habitat, crisp!

Registered on May 26, 2007, 290 Posts, 4270 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on May 31, 2011 at 8:37 AM

Lovely rich colours, setting and pose Craig - wonderful shot

cheers
Rob

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