Serendipity
For four years I have been trying to capture a Wilson's Snipe that lives in a marshy area across the road from our house. These skittish birds always take flight before I can get close enough for a shot. Last night, my wife and I were sitting on the front porch after dinner, and I happened to have my camera with me. I was pointing out the Snipe's distinctive call to my wife when one took off from the field. As I called my wife's attention to it, I realized it was coming straight toward us. It landed on the lower terrace of our front lawn and strolled around long enough for me to finally get "the shot".
Serendipity
For four years I have been trying to capture a Wilson's Snipe that lives in a marshy area across the road from our house. These skittish birds always take flight before I can get close enough for a shot. Last night, my wife and I were sitting on the front porch after dinner, and I happened to have my camera with me. I was pointing out the Snipe's distinctive call to my wife when one took off from the field. As I called my wife's attention to it, I realized it was coming straight toward us. It landed on the lower terrace of our front lawn and strolled around long enough for me to finally get "the shot".