Wattled Crane

Gallery: AvianPosted February 6, 201499 views12 comments

Not exactly the prettiest Crane I have ever seen but they are relatively rare.
This one was taken at sunset in Kwando concession, Northern Botswana,
EOS 1D MkIII
500mm F4
F 5.6
ISO 400
1/1000
EV -0.33

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Scott Frye on February 6, 2014 at 7:44 AM

Nicely exposed and sharp -- but in my eyes needs a little more room all around -- more room for the virtual feet -- looks like he is stooping to stay in the frame -- I often have trouble keeping space around the big birds

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on February 6, 2014 at 10:43 AM

Wow, what an amazing Crane, really beautiful light as well ! Great details and sharpness, and well exposed. Only wish for some more room on the bottom side of the image, but already great as posted ! Hans

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Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on February 6, 2014 at 11:08 AM

Great looking bird and the first time I have seen this species, so thanks for sharing, Ken.

Agree with the points that have already been raised, also agree re the superb light and nailed exposure.

Andy...

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 6, 2014 at 2:41 PM

What an interesting looking crane, I like the pose and that sunset light really adds to the image, well done Ken.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on February 6, 2014 at 4:40 PM

Gorgeous light and nice contrast on the crane. Reds look good with lots of detail. Sharon

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 6, 2014 at 5:29 PM

Beautiful light and a very elegant pose, Ken. To my eye, this feels a bit crowded at the bottom, but I still like it. You might be able to add some canvas down there and get away with it.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on February 7, 2014 at 1:07 AM

Thanks for your comments, I have quite a lot more space on the original RAW, to the left was another crane OOF and turning away. To the bottom was a very poor reflection of the legs. I will take another look

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Comment posted by Martin Dunn on February 7, 2014 at 2:55 AM

The lovely warm evening light makes this shot stand out Ken.
The crop is a bit too tight though as you've chopped off the feet and come in a bit close all around.

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on February 7, 2014 at 2:57 AM

Martin,
The "feet " are under the water, so would not be visible

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 8, 2014 at 1:04 AM

Beautiful light and detail Ken. Maybe a little more room at the bottom??

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Comment posted by Ákos Lumnitzer on February 12, 2014 at 5:21 PM

Beautiful light Ken. Lovely pose. I wish for more room around the feet especially.

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on February 16, 2014 at 3:32 PM

Amazing, I like the light...

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