One for John Robinson

Gallery: AvianPosted February 11, 2015664 views9 comments

Hi John,
I've always commented on how lucky you are to have snipe out in the open. When you least expect it ....... I was lying by the shore under some camouflage cloth photographing other species when 3 snipe calmly walked out of the grass and proceeded to feed in front of me.

Latham's Snipe
5D3 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 400 f8 1/640

cheers
Rob

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on February 11, 2015 at 5:19 AM

Rod,
Is it luck or persistence?
Incredibly good shot I am sure John will be thrilled

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on February 11, 2015 at 8:46 AM

Yes Rob. delightful indeed ! Nice thing about vegetation in the water- no reflection!!. The low level is everyone's dream but I just can't do it these days Well -I could try it but not be able to walk for a week.!!
Grand BG too.
John

Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 11, 2015 at 9:02 AM

Awesome shot of such a difficult species. Wish for more DOF to reduce the OOF band in the foreground - but low angle is great

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by David Bogener on February 11, 2015 at 10:18 AM

Love the low angle and the raised foot.

Registered on October 30, 2013, 417 Posts, 1255 Comments

Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on February 11, 2015 at 11:15 AM

Like the vibrant colours in this one Rob, POV is perfect, like the small inclusion of 'mush' in the FG, gives a nice layering effect.

TFS
Steve

Registered on March 25, 2007, 189 Posts, 1064 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Thompson on February 11, 2015 at 11:52 AM

Well captured Rob. I love that low POV. Perfect comp IMO and the background is sweet.

Registered on August 7, 2014, 125 Posts, 2319 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 11, 2015 at 6:29 PM

Beautiful bg and great low angle Rob, congrats on getting this species.

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Hans Overduin on February 12, 2015 at 9:12 AM

Well-deserved luck I would call it, I mean, you weren't lying there by accident, were you ?

. And you made the most out of it. Great one ! Hans

Registered on August 31, 2011, 491 Posts, 3807 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 12, 2015 at 11:48 PM

I don't recall seeing this species posted on NPN before. Brilliant shot, Rob. No nits from me.

Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments