Whooper Takes Off

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted February 24, 2011107 views4 comments

Just spend a weekend camping at Goose Island State Park in Rockport Texas where the Whooping Cranes spend the winter. We found a family of Whooping Cranes hanging around a field next to a 1000 year old live oak tree. We were heading home and I decided to drive by one more time. Just as I attached my 500 to my tripod, the bird took flight. Of course nothing was set correctly, but I started firing anyway. Loved the take off but it was not as sharp as I demand, so I decided to treat the image to a "Monet" effect. I like is so much that I might hang this one on the wall.

7D, 500mm F/4L, F13.0, 1/1000, -1 exposure, ISO 200
Gitzo tripod
PP PS5, Nik and OnOne

And NO I can't hand-hold this beast! And to prove it, I came home with a sore back

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4 comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on February 24, 2011 at 7:25 PM

I like this, too, Dottie. I think the composition is good.

Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments

Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on February 24, 2011 at 8:26 PM

I always take the photo too, even if I don't know if it will come out right. This worked out very nicely, because the "Monet" effect you applied is beautiful. I think it would look very nice on your wall.

Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 24, 2011 at 9:10 PM

You've offered an interesting idea for rescueing an unsharp image. I think I'll try it. In this case, I really like the Monet effect on the trees, but find it distracting on the bird.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Pederson on February 27, 2011 at 7:13 AM

Very effective composition. I like that the leading edge of the wings mirrors the shapes of the tree trunks. Too bad it wasn't in focus, would like to see at least the bird a bit crisper.

Registered on October 19, 2010, 95 Posts, 470 Comments