Wilson's Snipe close-up

[Dorian Anderson]

Another skittish species which is very difficult to approach. This one landed on a fencepost and allowed approach while I played a bit of audio.

I went headshot because the post was hella ugly. Mild shadow on breast isn't ideal, but I think the curious head turn and lit face make up for it.

Canon 600mm f/4 IS + 1.4x III on EOS 1DX2
1/2000 at f/8, ISO 1000

[dankearl]

Your birding skills really pay off getting these images.
Detail for a close shot on a species like this is excellent field craft even with audio.
I would desaturate the breast, bring it back to white.

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

Nice details on the bird and Background colors...
TFS

[arash_hazeghi]

what a nice close up, executed well. slight open bill adds more interest

TFS

[Jay Ing]

Love the "look" on this guys face. Kind of like, "Whoa.. you caught me!". Nice details as usual. TFS.

[Brian Sump]

Dorian, killer detail and sweet dof. f8 was a great selection here.

Digging the pale green backdrop and I like the comp. Funky how lop-sided the head/beak transition on Wilson's are...

I do feel like the whites on the underside are fringing on more gray. Not sure why though I get they are opposing the light source. May be worth a look.

Super frame man.

[John Mack]

Looks great. Nice pose,background,light and detail. Bet you wished that bill was all the way open.

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Dorian ... lovely portrait .
All does work well to me , including the whites .

Brillant work

TFS Andreas

[Arthur Morris]

Quite an amazing capture. DATPCA.

with love, a

[Mike Poole]

Great portrait, the open bill helps, no nits at all from me

Mike

[Wayne Niz]

Perfect exposure, sharp, lovely bird and BG, fantastic pic well done