Sandhill Flyby

Gallery: AvianPosted January 28, 2012130 views8 comments

While at the most northern Crane pond at the Bosque, I saw these Cranes headed our way from a pond further south. I hoped to get a sharp image with a bg that would remind me of the location. This is about the best I could do. I like the down wing poses and the morning light was nice.

Comments and critiques are always appreciated.

7D with 500mm
Tripod
1/2000 at f / 4.5
ISO 800
EV - 1/3
AV
Center-weighted metering

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on January 28, 2012 at 1:49 PM

I like the warm lighting and the red hues in the background and the birds. Nice detail, also, the larger version looks really good.
Great capture!
Jaymes

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Comment posted by Peter Cross on January 28, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Like this a lot Harry. Amazing synch they have and along with the tight formation sort of remind me of a precision flying team like the Navy's Blue Angels. Nice comp with a good BG. Would certainly remind me of Bosque. A nice BIF image and a super job with a big, heavy lens in grabbing this. Obviously, you're pretty proficient with this setup on your tripod.

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Comment posted by John Robinson on January 28, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Lovely shot. Just right in relation to the backdrop too.
JR

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 28, 2012 at 5:47 PM

nice comp, Skip. love that bosque bg and the matching poses. I'd prefer that the one's bill weren't touching the other's tail, but a minor thing.

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on January 29, 2012 at 9:04 AM

Terrific shot Harry!

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 29, 2012 at 10:54 AM

A nice flight shot with an interesting BG Skip. Love the warm light.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on January 29, 2012 at 8:26 PM

Nice formation with the birds well placed against the background. I like the wing positions, the colors and the sense of place.

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Comment posted by Luca Mussato on January 30, 2012 at 2:58 AM

Before reading your comment, just looking at the image, i was doubtful about the bg, i mean i'd like it to be all red because i found the sky is attracting my eyes too much, but understanding it is a choice i must accept it. Surely the large image must be seen to appreciate the details. I like very much the shadow of the second bird's right wing projected on the first crane's neck.

Cheers, Luca

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