Muddy Snipe

[John Robinson]

Common Snipe
Sat for several hours for these to make an appearance. I had to cough to get the bird to look at the hide. Once they start probing they go like mad.
Nikon D200
Sigma 50-500(cheapo!)
125th @f8
400ISO
80% of frame.
Strong shafty sunlight coming in from left
Few highlight spots?reflection cloned out.
Paint Shop Pro 7
Image guru/czm
Thanks for your interest in my last post-Apreciated.
JR

[Karl Egressy]

Excellent looking back pose and nice light.

[Simon Wantling]

Excellent image Johnny of one of my favourite birds.. Great look back pose as already mentioned. My only comment is that if it were mine, I might be inclined to tone down the bright area in the foreground as my eye gets drawn to that area. Excellent image though.

[John Robinson]

Thanks both.
Looking at it now Simon I see what you mean.
Cheers
JR

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the look back pose, muddy bill, composition and setting. I would tone down the foreground as well. Nice image Johnny.

[Stuart Laughton]

This little guy is wonderful. Such personality!! He really looks like he's looking at us, and the mud on the bill is - in this context - hilarious. Sure wish I'd taken this shot. Thanks for posting.