Wilson's Snipe

Gallery: AvianPosted May 23, 2012268 views8 comments

Olympus E5, 300mm, TC2.0, ISO 200, f8, 1/500 resting on vehicle window

Haven't posted in a long time. Out scouting a lot and found some SEO's for this year. Got this guy a couple of days ago and liked the coy look compared to the usual full side view.....what do you think? This is almost a 50% crop. Thanks on the name correction, Richard.

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8 comments

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on May 24, 2012 at 1:19 AM

I like the head turn and complimentary BG on this one David. Also, got to love those feet!

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Comment posted by keith mitchell on May 24, 2012 at 2:41 AM

Dave some might say it was a bit big in the frame but not me, i really like the pose and the sharp detail on the bird.
Keith.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 24, 2012 at 9:48 AM

Excellent pose and bg, Dave.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on May 24, 2012 at 11:25 AM

A great pose and nice setting for this Wilson's Snipe (the European relative retains the name Common Snipe). I like the framing on this and the crop hasn't been that rough on IQ.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on May 24, 2012 at 12:08 PM

Wondeful shot. Love the gackground. Tack sharp.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on May 24, 2012 at 7:15 PM

Love the composition, the light, the background and this view of the bird.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on May 25, 2012 at 12:43 AM

I like the shyness you've captured in this elusive species, Dave. The techs are great, but the mood makes the shot.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on May 25, 2012 at 1:47 AM

Great pose you captured on this one David

Excellent composition and details. Sweet Portrait!!!

Ken Archer

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