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Sandhill Crane Migration

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Posted by Kurt Bowman on March 19, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Sandhill Crane Migration
Here are a few shots from this morning out in Monte Vista. Unfortunately, the sun wasn't shinning, but managed to get these off before the snow started falling.

1D MIV
500mm w/1.4 tc
Posted by Kurt Bowman on March 19, 2010 at 4:56 PM
One Dancing
Posted by Kurt Bowman on March 19, 2010 at 4:57 PM
One Eating
Posted by Todd Caudle on March 19, 2010 at 5:22 PM
And here I thought all they ate were grains. These are all cool, but I really like that first one. It has great lines.
Posted by Bill Brennan on March 19, 2010 at 6:20 PM
Like #1 also. However, #2 shows how much fun it is to watch their antics.

Bill Brennan
Posted by Rod Chandler on March 19, 2010 at 6:29 PM
Great shots, Kurt. Yeah, those guys are meat eaters all right. :)
Posted by Bob Karcz on March 19, 2010 at 6:39 PM
Great shots Kurt with that 500mm and 1.4. I went thru yesterday on the way back from Arizona. They are fun to watch and listen to.
Posted by John Mumaw on March 19, 2010 at 8:38 PM
These are all really excellent! I think the flat light actually helps here.
However, they could all use a Levels adjustment (see your histogram).
Then they really pop! :wink:
Posted by Morris McClung on March 20, 2010 at 5:08 PM
All are great shots, and ditto what Bill said.
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on March 20, 2010 at 5:27 PM
The "Kung-Fu" crane shot is hilarious.

I agree with John's suggestions. A little curves or levels adjustment should make all of them pop.
Posted by Don George on March 20, 2010 at 6:36 PM
Nice capture on the Dance scene.
Posted by Dan Walters on March 24, 2010 at 8:23 PM
Great shots Kurt. I like the second image.