Snipe

[John Robinson]

Common Snipe
On feeding grounds late afternoon low sun.

D200
Sigma 100-300mm
800 ISO
250th @f9
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Quite large crop. Usual PP


Cheers
JohnR

[Bill Dix]

Another great Snipe shot, with perfect head turn. Feels just a bit contrasty to me, and I might consider brightening the iris a tad.

[John Robinson]

Thanks Bill
I agree re contrast. I did leave it to keep the afternoon sun effect, buts heres an adjusted one. Could maybe stand a little more ?
Cheers
John

[Bill Dix]

I like that better; maybe a tad more. And I like the eye too.

[Marina Scarr]

Super pose/angle on this snipe and plenty of great details. Something doesn't look quite right about the PS but I am not the purpose to guide in that direction.

[David Salem]

Nice looking bird and I like the pose too. The re-post looks much worse to me. The OP looks a bit over processed so I might suggest starting from scratch. TFS

[Stu Bowie]

Hi John, great close up of the Snipe, and I liked the angled pose. I like the muddy left foot. :w3

[John Robinson]

Thanks all
Here,s a repost of the original- only re sized for web. Feel free to have a bash at it. I may have posted the wrong one originally.
Cheers
John R.
Marina- What,s PS?
Cheers
John