Common Snipe

This snipe was rather easy to spot in the frosty grass, where he was searching for food (at least for what is was worth, in frozen soil). He was so busy, that I could stop the car, without scaring him off. The light conditions were poor (it was a very foggy day) and it was difficult to get a good shot. The bird was constantly moving and furthermore often partially disappearing behind the grass, making it almost impossible to focalize. Luckily there was a brief moment, when he actually posed, even lifting up his foot with it. After that he flew off.

Nikon D80 @ 420 mm, iso 320, f 7.1, 1/400 sec on a beanbag from a car window.

That's nice Sandra!
Excellent. You could even brighten the bird up easily with a little selective dodging.
Still good as is though
Cheers
John

very nice Sandra, I like the frosty grass. The bird does look a little dark on my (uncalibrated) work monitor.

Matt

Sandra

A very nice capture, the frost also enhances the image IMHO.

Barry

Very nice, unusual to see one in the frost like this. Lovely image. Maybe (just) a slightly lower angle, but still very nice.

Very nice image & the frosty grass makes it even better. Well spotted & taken.

Lee

Lovely setting and a nice capture.



Mark

Hi Sandra this is a unique shot well done.

I really like this Sandra - especially the frost - different to the norm

Dave

Hi Sandra.
I like this just as it is,please don't change a thing,excellent.

Keith.

Very good Sandra, never seen one in frost.

John

An excellent shot, works well for me as is, although I might consider cropping off some of the bottom so as to increase the emphasis on the Snipe.

If you go lower, then the foreground will become more intrusive, and you’ll loose the legs and back markings,

Lovely winter setting for this one Sandra!
Well done!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel

I agree with Keith - looks great as it is!

Very nice Sandra, looks extremely cold.. Brrrrrrrr!

Brett