Wilson's Snipe

[Daniel Cadieux]

It uses its long bill to probe into the mud for invertabrates that likely no other bird can reach Photographed along an agricultural road from the comfort of my car (which is seen reflected in the eye). Audio used.

Canon 7D + 500mm f/4 II, manual exposure, evaluative metering, 1/500s., f/5, ISO 800, natural light, lens resting on car door window opening, a few imperfections in the BG eliminated via clone and patch tools.

[MohsenVahedipour]

Excellent sharpness & details. I like the open beak. I can easily see your car in his eyes

[Satish Ranadive]

Daniel Sir:
Absolutely tack sharp portrait. Wonderful colors, details and very nice composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[PhilCook]

Well, I can see the new 500 f4 is not doing you any good at all LOL...better off posting it over to me so i can cure the misery it is causing you LOL

Lovely shot Daniel...ticks the boxes nicely especially the open bill...can almost see his tonsils lol

[Jonathan Ashton]

Fine detail Dan I like the colours too.
Not too sure about the lens - can't read the registration plate too clearly, maybe another check on the lens align.

[Lorant Voros]

I am disappointed, Dan. Did you get a 500mm? What happened with your 100-400?
Very nice portrait, like the detail and open beak and the reflection in the eye. Would you mind posting a 100% crop on the eye?

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Excellent image Dan. Nice details & tack sharp!

[Daniel Cadieux]

Hey all thanks! Lorant, the 100-400 is resting comfortably but will stay in the arsenal as I love it and it will have its uses. Here's an unsharpened and no NR'd 100% crop of the eye

[Lorant Voros]

Super detail. You will love your 500mm. Congrats for the new tool.

[Steve Wasson]

Excellent image, Daniel. New lens put to good use!

[christopher galeski]

nice image,sharp with good detail,the eye is magic,like the bit of moisture end of bill.TFS.

[David Salem]

Looks a little soft to me. Thought I would get you out of your chair Killer detail and it looks like you are having fun with your new toy. Keep em comin..

[Jim Crosswell]

Excellent image Daniel! I like the sharpness, details, exposure, open beak and composition. Congratulations on the new lens!

[Frank Schauf]

Beautiful portrait, great details and eye contact.

[nick clayton]

I love the colour, patterns, sharp detail and subdued lighting of the bird. It was good to catch the bill slightly open and there is a nice pattern to the OOF background. I look forward to seeing more images taken with your new purchase Daniel.