Calling Cranes

Gallery: AvianPosted January 1, 2011188 views8 comments

Image made at Bosque del Apache just before sunrise. I liked how all 4 of the sandhill's raised their heads and called in unison.

Nikon D700
Nikor 200-400 f/4 with 1.4 TC
RAW processed in LR : pano crop

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Alan Murphy on January 1, 2011 at 6:38 PM

Great job getting them all calling.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 1, 2011 at 11:35 PM

Beautiful, Steve. I like the poses,and the pre-dawn light.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on January 1, 2011 at 11:52 PM

Wonderful shot Stephen

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Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on January 2, 2011 at 9:15 AM

Great Shot Stephen. Excellent exposure on the Cranes.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 2, 2011 at 10:09 AM

Steve, I love this composition and the colors and the overall effect of the image.

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Comment posted by Geoffrey Baker on January 2, 2011 at 12:37 PM

I really like the pastel colours in this shot and they're posing beautifully for you

The pano crop was a good choice too.
Well done.

Geoff.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 2, 2011 at 8:41 PM

Beautiful work Stephen, the magic is there

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on January 2, 2011 at 11:37 PM

Wow perfect quartet.

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