Calling Crane

Gallery: AvianPosted February 11, 2011101 views19 comments

Here's another Sandhill Crane take-off from Bosque last month. Not a very exciting background, but I thought the open bill compensated for that. I cropped a bit from the bottom and added some to the top and right, so with the added canvas, this is 110% of full frame.

Your comments and critiques are appreciated. Please view the larger version if possible.

Canon 7D, 500mm, tripod

f/5.6, 1/4000, ISO 400, Manual exposure

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on February 11, 2011 at 4:06 PM

Super detail in this shot Brian. This shot is another example of the kind of detail that is rendered from full-frame images. Compare this to a 40% of FF image and there would be no comparison. Bird is tack all the way around too. The flight posture is very dynamic. Well done.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on February 11, 2011 at 4:10 PM

Talk about filling the Frame! A bit on the tight side for my tastes, but wonderful detail and perfect exposure.

Well done.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on February 11, 2011 at 4:40 PM

Fabulous color and detail. Really like the forward wings position and as you mentioned, the open bill.

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on February 11, 2011 at 5:10 PM

Superb image, Brian. Very sharp with excellent detail. Great light too. You did already your best to expand the image: 110% ! Well done !
Mauro

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on February 11, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Excellent detail and stunning colors against the "Not a very exciting background" background.

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Comment posted by Maurizio De Vita on February 11, 2011 at 6:26 PM

Stunning details! Very dynamic pose. One could almost hear the call! Excellent!

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on February 11, 2011 at 7:31 PM

The crane looks simply spectacular Brian - the larger image is a real treat. I agree that it's a little tight as presented but what a way to show off wonderful detail, DOF and exposure!

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 11, 2011 at 7:39 PM

Good depth, considering f/5.6. The head appears just a bit soft to me

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 11, 2011 at 7:56 PM

Really good depth for f/5.6.The detail is fantastic! The head appears just a bit soft to me. Perhaps a smaller opening would have gotten that last bit in, considered that your speed was more than sufficient at !/4000 sec.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on February 11, 2011 at 8:47 PM

Wow. I'm really jealous of this image, Brian. Excellent detail, perfect light, magnificent color. I didn't get to go

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Comment posted by Michael Lotito on February 11, 2011 at 8:59 PM

Excellent all the way around. The larger shot shows off the excellent detail.

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on February 11, 2011 at 9:18 PM

Excellent flight shot of this majestic bird. The light, detail and position are all fantastic. Great work.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on February 11, 2011 at 10:11 PM

Rather impressive - this! Being a large bird, I don't find this tight.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 11, 2011 at 11:43 PM

Lovely light and detail, Brian, and I like the angle and wing position.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on February 11, 2011 at 11:48 PM

Excellent especially the banking pose, eye contact and calling bill.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 12, 2011 at 2:23 AM

Super sharp and crisp Brian - like the calling pose. I'd be tempted to give it a tad more room??

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on February 12, 2011 at 12:49 PM

Brian,
great detail and flight pose. I like the calling bill.