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Eurasian Woodcock

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Posted by Nigel Blake on December 24, 2009 at 2:24 AM
Eurasian Woodcock, Scolopax rusticola in the snow.
Probably my bird subject highlight of the year; I stumbled upon this Woodcock on Tuesday and spent well over an hour with it, some of the shots I used fill-in flash, but the light did come through the freezing fog and allow some natural light images, this is one of them (many more on my Flickr gallery).


2009:12:22 14:34:06
Canon EOS1DsMkIII 600mmF4IS
Subject dist: 6.9m
1/100 sec, f/6.3
Mode: Av
Metering: Evaluative
Exp comp: +1
ISO: 400
AF mode: AI Servo AF
Drive: Continuous (high)
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off
File size: 26.0MB
Image size: 5616 x 3744
Color space: AdobeRGB
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: 0
Contrast: 0
Tone: Normal
Custom Functions:
CFn III-13: AF point brightness: brighter

Uncropped, RAW conversion DPP, curves, levels, resize and USM CS3

And most importantly; I'd like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and a splendid 2010!
Posted by Jeff Harrison on December 24, 2009 at 2:30 AM
A superb image of a very elusive bird - I like everything about it Nigel - well done :toast: :toast:
Posted by Major Gilbert on December 24, 2009 at 2:54 AM
Jobs a good un as they say Nigel and what a fantastic subject to round off the year(almost the end).

Major.
Posted by Craig Churchill on December 24, 2009 at 3:02 AM
Cracking Nigel a real find!


Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk :toast:
Posted by Craig Churchill on December 24, 2009 at 3:04 AM
Cracking Nigel a real find!


Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk :toast:
Posted by Mike Smith on December 24, 2009 at 3:26 AM
Oh my goodness, one of those unique never to be repeated experiences - brilliant!


:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Dave Bartlett on December 24, 2009 at 4:48 AM
Not a bad way to end the year eh!! Excellent shot and the snow really makes it jump out :toast:
Posted by Craig Jones on December 24, 2009 at 4:50 AM
What a beautiful find :eek: :eek: Lovely image and a Merry Christmas Nigel :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Nick on December 24, 2009 at 7:15 AM
Ahh.. you lucky s*d. Better than a partridge in a pear-tree :toast:.
Posted by Fran French on December 24, 2009 at 8:32 AM
A wonderful find, and beautiful image.

Merry Christmas to you.

Fran :toast:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on December 24, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Lucky or what. I am green with envy. Mind you I would settle for a Partridge in a pear tree. I'm not proud. :biggrin: :wavey:
Posted by Philip Newman on December 25, 2009 at 7:56 AM
You certainly took full advantage of this great opportunity.

Posted by John MacTavish on December 27, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Sweet, Nigel.
Snow and frost combine to make life hell for these little critters. In conditions like that wait close to a spring in a wood or field and there's sure to be a woodcock visit it if they're in the area
Superb detail and love the catchlight in the eye
Posted by Barry Southon on December 27, 2009 at 3:46 PM
Nigel

Excellent
:wink: