Abstract Cranes

Gallery: AvianPosted March 31, 2010212 views4 comments

Hi everyone, heres a shot from last fall. It was taken at Crex Meadows in Wisconsin. It was a dark, overcast day with minimal light, so instead of trying to freeze the cranes in the frame, I tried more of an abstract slow shutterspeed panning look. I really like the result, and it almost resembles a watercolor painting. I'm interested to hear what everyone thinks about this shot, does the abstract look work for you or not? Thanks. Joe

Nikon D90, 70-200 f2.8, 2x converter, Focal Length: 360mm, ISO800, f8, 1/45th

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4 comments

Comment posted by Raymond Klassen on March 31, 2010 at 11:01 PM

Good choice of shutter speed IMO. This would be neat as a pano. I think I'd take a bit off the bottom, especially the bright water.

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Comment posted by Roy Bailey on April 1, 2010 at 1:59 PM

Great sense of movement and I realy like the way the colours work here.
Ps thats how us Brits spell colour.

Registered on November 16, 2008, 24 Posts, 486 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on April 1, 2010 at 8:18 PM

I like it Joe, a well executed pan blur. I agree with taking a little off the bottom.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on April 1, 2010 at 8:35 PM

Neat action in the blur here Joe. I too vote for a pano on this shot. Really focus on the flyers.

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