Two Crane Flyout

Gallery: AvianPosted December 5, 2012195 views13 comments

Standing on the edge of the North pond at Bosque del Apache I was able to isolate this pair as they flew out at first light. A smaller aperture would have increased my DOF, but with the existing light f/7.1 offered the best acceptable speed.

This was my first visit to Bosque-an incredible experience.

D3s
500mm f/4 VR II
TC-14E II
1/500s @ f/7.1
ISO 1250
-1/3EV
Gitzo w/ Wimberley II

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on December 5, 2012 at 9:43 AM

Ooh, nice shot Chuck. Love the two bird's positions relative to each other. Nice sharpness and BG. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on December 5, 2012 at 9:44 AM

This is delightful Chuck!

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on December 5, 2012 at 10:02 AM

Sweet Image Chuck,
Well Done

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on December 5, 2012 at 10:38 AM

Very nice captured dynamic pose. TFS.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 5, 2012 at 11:29 AM

Lots of overlapping cranes at fly-out, but VERY tough to catch them in pleasing poitions - this is great. Noth are sharp, nice poses, and in perfect positioins relative to each other.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on December 5, 2012 at 11:34 AM

A lovely image - the colors at Bosque del Apache are always wonderful. The overlapping birds with different wing positions work very well in this.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on December 5, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Wonderful timing to get this. I like that you can see both birds head/eye contact and wing position, excellent shot, way to go Chuck.

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on December 5, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Exceptional flight capture of this pair. Crisp features and pleasing colors. Would be killer framed and hanging on a wall.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on December 5, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Exceptional image, Charles. The kind of thing painters will want to paint.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 7, 2012 at 4:08 AM

Awesome flight action Chuck

I like the alternating wing positions and that both cranes are calling. Excellent details too.

Sweet Photo!!!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Vanessa Caccamise on December 8, 2012 at 8:18 AM

Very nice capture!

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on December 8, 2012 at 6:54 PM

Really beautiful shot!

Ray

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on December 10, 2012 at 6:43 AM

Like the symmetry between the two birds Charles - well done

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