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Displaying Great snipe

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Posted by Rene de Heer on May 7, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Displaying Great snipe
I have just returned from a week bird photography to Belarus. I stayed a week near the Prypat river, a wonderful area of inundated fields, ideal for waders.It has been one of the most difficult trips have done (very hot, very early starts and many mosquitos) but i was generally pleased with the results. On my to do list was also the Great snipe. One of the most elusive snipe species. I was lucky to be able to spent 2 evenings at a Great snipe lek and it was amazing to see 25+ male birds around the hide calling to each other.
You can read about this trip on my website, click on the diary button.

Image taken with Nikon D4+600/4VR, Full frame.
Posted by PhilH on May 7, 2012 at 9:37 AM
Like it, the setting shows well the elusive nature of the bird... I am not sure but I feel it needs a little more room below for the legs but realise this is full frame...

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on May 7, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Hi Rene, like the muted greens juxtapose to the strong contrasting plumage of the snipe, pops well. Agree with Phil on a hint more at the foot for the virtual legs. The subtle dew on the grass is a nice atmospheric touch.

TFS
Steve
Posted by Kim Connolly on May 7, 2012 at 10:48 AM
It is a really beautiful composition, super bird, no nits from me. :toast: :toast:
Posted by Nick Mckeown on May 7, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Crop is Ok for me but understand the virtual leg comments. Cracking image Rene the mossies were worth putting up with. Looking forward to more posts.

Nick. :smile: :wavey: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Neil Burton on May 7, 2012 at 1:10 PM
Just very nice, subtle tones and standout Snipe.
Posted by keith mitchell on May 7, 2012 at 1:41 PM
Rene outstanding image of this fine looking bird ,must have been great to see so many of these birds together.

Keith. :smile:
Posted by Barry Southon on May 8, 2012 at 3:44 AM
Rene

What a super image, well worth the effort.

:wink:
Posted by Phil Ellard on May 8, 2012 at 3:19 PM
agree about a little more space below but easy to cheat and add some, cracking shot though :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Simon Phillpotts on May 11, 2012 at 10:04 AM
Must have been a great experience Rene. I like it just as posted :wavey:
Posted by Ron McCombe on May 12, 2012 at 4:08 PM
Great image and a classic pose

Really well done

Ron