Sandhill profile

Gallery: AvianPosted January 26, 20141,605 views8 comments

This mid morning profile shot from the Chupadera deck at Bosque del Apache, early December. I'm a little undecided about the BG, too busy, too dark? Would love some thoughts regarding it.

D300s
Nikkor 300mm f4, 1.4 TC (420mm)
ISO 200
1/640 @ f/10
Tripod
Post processing - LR 4.1 & NIK

C & C welcome.

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on January 26, 2014 at 9:07 PM

Nicely captured and the depth of field shows the habitt nicely. I found myself wishing there was room for the virtual feet, though.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 26, 2014 at 9:52 PM

Nice detail and exposure. I too would like more space at the bottom, and tilting the camera down for that would have reduced the concern about the busy background.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 27, 2014 at 12:16 PM

I would have to agree with the other comments. If the crane's was just up on the bank a little more to see the feet that would of put the finishing touch.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 27, 2014 at 5:28 PM

Yeah perhaps the BG's busy. My thoughts? Better to have opened up your lens when you shot it of course..
But the bird looks tack sharp with great exposure, very natural colors as well John

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 27, 2014 at 7:20 PM

sweet light and details, and a nice natural setting, John. I agree with the other comments re: room for the feet. a lower angle (e.g., shooting down on the ground at the crane pools rather than up on one of the decks) can reduce some of the bg clutter as well.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 27, 2014 at 8:32 PM

I like the colors and details on this very much. The bg doesn't bother me much, and I like the "lazy" wing. What I don't like is the bill intersecting with those weeds. Still, very nice image and I took lots of shots like this...nice to have some habitat shots in your portfolio! Sharon

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 27, 2014 at 9:42 PM

Excellent detail and beautiful exposure in the Crane, John. I think there's enough contrast from the bg that the bird stands out nicely.

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on January 28, 2014 at 8:17 AM

Thanks for the feedback and great comments guys, I appreciate it.

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