Bosque Sandhill Crane

Gallery: AvianPosted December 12, 2016177 views9 comments

I just returned from my first trip to Bosque. It was an amazing place. This was taken at the crane pools in the early morning light. A special thanks to Keith Bauer on his recommendations for a first timer. Processed using Lightroom CC (2015) and Photoshop CC (2017) along with Light Craft's LightZone. Comments and critiques welcome.

Canon 1DX Mark II
Canon 200-400 f4 L IS
f6.3
1/2500s
Focal Length 420mm
ISO 640

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on December 12, 2016 at 4:01 PM

For a first visit this is excellent. For any visit, this is excellent. Nice timing to get both birds in the same flight position, with excellent DOF and detail. And the definitive Bosque colored background is wonderful as well.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on December 12, 2016 at 4:29 PM

I recognize that place!!! cool

Very nice Jerry. Great fight pose of that pair of Sandhills. Nice sharpness on the heads.

Glad I was able to help out with some recommendations on places to be and at what time.

The Bosque Del Apache is a very special place for me.

Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments

Comment posted by John Neukirch on December 12, 2016 at 8:49 PM

WOW! You really captured the essence of the refuge in one shot. Very good DOF for f:6.3 getting both cranes tack sharp considering those wing spans. The place is magic without a doubt and like everyone who visits will feel the tug to return every couple of years. Thanks for sharing this wonderful image! devil

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 12, 2016 at 10:27 PM

An excellent image of this pair, Jerry. Amazing job getting both birds in nice focus at f/6.3-even at 420 mm. I like the way you have the birds framed and the wing positions work very well with two birds.

devil

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on December 13, 2016 at 8:01 AM

Jerry,
Sorry I missed this earlier, What a fine example of synchronocity devil

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on December 13, 2016 at 1:56 PM

This is superb pair in flight, Jerry. I'm glad Keith was there to guide you, as he has been helpful there to me as well. Wish I could capture such synchronicity. Not only is it classic Bosque morning light, but the comp and angle of the approaching subjects are perfection. This is likely the best duet flight image I've ever seen devil

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Comment posted by David Schoen on December 13, 2016 at 5:50 PM

I really like the point of view on this image and the fact that you are able to get both cranes in really sharp focus. The identical position of both birds against the tan grassy background is quite nice. I'm more of a fan of less centered images but this will do just fine.

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Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on December 13, 2016 at 8:52 PM

Beautiful image, Jerry.
Great light, nice background. Very nice wings position

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on December 13, 2016 at 10:17 PM

Really nice double Jerry. I like how the BG bird mirrors the same movement. Good decision on DOF as well.
BTW, I have to apologize. I got your email and meant to email you back, but then I got super busy between my job and traveling back home that I spaced out. I am glad to see Keith was able to help. Hope you had a great trip and I won't forget to respond next time.

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