Alert Snipe

Threat display to an incoming bird(Snipe)
D200 Sigma50-500mm
800ISO
250th @f10
About 75% of full frame
Neat image /CZM
Hide /Tripod
Paintshop Pro Colour adjust/levels.
Comments welcome. Thanks for those on my last pic.
Cheers
JR

First class Snipe image JR and in an unusual pose too, one I have never seen before. Up to your usual high standard and nit free for me. Haven't got an image with both Snipe in it have you perchance?

Nick.

Thanks Nick. No I didn't get the two unfortunately. Pity really - I might have got more views
JR

Excellent image, with good detail on the large version.

David

Makes a change from the usual snipe on a post shot.

First class image, where was it taken?

Ian

Thanks all of you.
Only 564 views !- dear oh dear - things are slipping.
Ian
Taken on a scrape -type area near Celmarsh Reservoir Staffs.
Cheers
JR

Interesting to see a bit of different behaviour John - normally see them in spring when they're trying to get other snipe to come closer!

Most interesting Snip shot I've seen in many a while John

One of the best snipe shots I've seen John. Is there a very slight sharpening halo around the beak?

Thanks all.
Robert
There is now that you mention it.(Looking at the biggie )
Nothing done selectively so must be by using CZM high pass filter.
Cheers
JR

Very nice John.

Thanks Paul
JR