# Wilson's Snipe

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wilsons-snipe/46667>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** birds\
**Created:** [May 20, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wilsons-snipe/46667 "2025-05-20T14:28:17Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Allen\_Brooks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_brooks/32/390_2.png) [@Allen\_Brooks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Brooks)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wilsons-snipe/46667/1 "2025-05-20T14:28:18Z")

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![Wilson's Snipe-NPN.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/1/b/1b490907bd5c683cebc98f3b7f87a4a3c98d6bf1.jpeg)

> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

Can’t recall ever seeing a Snipe up in a tree; usually next to the water or on a roadside post.

### Specific Feedback

Any thoughts appreciated.

### Technical Details

Canon R5; 100-500 with 1.4 TC at 700 mm; 1/1000 at f10; ISO 400

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**Author:** ![Peter\_Morrissey](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/peter_morrissey/32/683_2.png) [@Peter\_Morrissey](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Peter_Morrissey)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wilsons-snipe/46667/2 "2025-05-20T14:53:08Z")

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Hi Allen  
The Willson’s Snipe in a tree explains the camera angle. The shot has good eye contact and feather detail.  
Peter

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**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\
**Post date:** [May 20, 2025, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wilsons-snipe/46667/3 "2025-05-20T15:49:58Z")

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Interesting place to find a snipe for sure, Allen. Feather detail is excellent. While the angle isn’t the best for a conventional image, it helps convey where the snipe is and is worth it for that.

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**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\
**Post date:** [May 22, 2025, 1:03pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/wilsons-snipe/46667/4 "2025-05-22T13:03:19Z")

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Hi Allen, nice catch that shows the bird fully out in the open. Quite unusual. Nice feather detail and I like the open beak.