One Sandhill Kiting

Gallery: AvianPosted November 25, 2009152 views7 comments

I wasn't too sure about this one, but liked the overall comp, full frame image. I worked a little on bringing out the (under)exposure to resemble what I think should have prevailed in late afternoon light at the Flight Deck at Bosque, about 15 minutes before sunset.

Olympus E-3, ZD 300 F2.8 +EC14 & Wimberley I, ISO400, 1/800 f4 0.0EV

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Steve Balke on November 25, 2009 at 6:02 PM

I like the composition in this one too, Bill. The bird looks to be in such a graceful descent. However, this is one where a large version image really is needed to assess this image well. The small image of the bird is the only thing in focus. So, it would really be nice to concentrate on it. Looks great from what I can see, though!

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 25, 2009 at 6:27 PM

Sweet environmental photo Bill. The light and action makes it for me.

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on November 25, 2009 at 7:04 PM

This is nice Bill. It is hard to judge the sharpness of the crane in the smaller version, but it looks good and I really like the comp and warm colors.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on November 25, 2009 at 7:38 PM

Hi Bill, Love the background colors and the graceful posture of the bird along with those dangling long legs. Your composition also works well I think. I too wish I could see a larger version to assess sharpness of the crane and I'll bet the eye would show up better there too. Must have been fun at Bosque.

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Comment posted by David Sparks on November 26, 2009 at 4:19 PM

Bill:
Good work with the colors. It matches my memory nicely. Love the descending pose too.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on November 26, 2009 at 8:49 PM

Bill,

This is a beautiful and very appealing image, I love the colors in the background, the kiting pose and the light.

Well done.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on November 26, 2009 at 10:25 PM

Very nice Bill. Very peaceful and natural glide complimented by a great BG

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