Rufous-bellied SeedSnipe

Gallery: AvianPosted February 6, 2013153 views19 comments

We found these snipes at about 12,000 feet up in the Andes. I was amazed that the vegetation was so very lush and soft.

Nikon D800, 300 mm lens, f4.5, 1/1000.

Thanks for looking and critiques appreciated.

May

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on February 6, 2013 at 10:06 AM

May, a very interesting subject. I love the scalloping on the plumage and the unusual setting. I might play with darkening the image slightly to see how it looks.

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Comment posted by Verdon on February 6, 2013 at 11:23 AM

beautiful shot, great detail and background, love the vegetation, the species is for me unknown ,,,,, gorgeous

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 6, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Excellent, May. Beautiful plumage patterns that fit well with the bg. Excellent choice for dof.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on February 6, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Beautiful image May, you are posting some gorgeous images I assume from your trip. The low POV and BG coupled with this beautiful bird are excellent. I love the markings on individual feathers.... great bird!

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on February 6, 2013 at 3:20 PM

Beautiful bird and I love the setting! Excellent comp and beautiful bg. Very nicely done!

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 6, 2013 at 4:44 PM

Very interesting speices. I agree with Ron about going a bit darker overall.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on February 6, 2013 at 4:48 PM

Wonderful image of a bird I'd really liek to see one day.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on February 6, 2013 at 5:06 PM

Superb habitat! We found ours a year ago at 4,500 metres, but the fog rolled in just as we did. I'd also darken this a little, but a great image nonetheless.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on February 6, 2013 at 5:53 PM

I really like the inclusion of the surrounding environment May. Beautiful colors as well.

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Comment posted by Rebecka on February 6, 2013 at 6:55 PM

Wow, what a nice capture. The bird with his unique feather pattern is so interesting and the surrounding habitat is just delightful. Great angle. Wonderful work!! I would darken the image slightly overall as well.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 6, 2013 at 9:28 PM

Darkening would help. The bird has lovely plumage. Reminds me a bit of a Willow Ptarmigan. Good low angle, detail and environment!

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on February 7, 2013 at 12:37 AM

This is fantastic May...i love the composition very much. Looks a tad bit hot on my monitor though.

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on February 7, 2013 at 3:32 AM

Beautiful environmental portrait May

I was bummed we missed this one when I was there a couple years ago. At least now I know what they look like.

Sweet Photo!!!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by May Haga on February 7, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Thanks for your input into this image. I agree it is a bit bright, I have reduced the highlights and the exposure.
Does this look better?
May

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on February 7, 2013 at 4:13 PM

What interesting patterns on the bird. Looks like fine filigreed work. Very pleasing colors throughout, also.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 7, 2013 at 7:48 PM

The repost is awesome May, love the setting and comp.

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on February 9, 2013 at 12:45 AM

Wow, what a great bird. Could pull the brightness down a touch. I really like the setting.