First Sandhill

Gallery: AvianPosted November 21, 2013302 views16 comments

The sandhills have returned to our local refuges -
An overcast day, so muted colours instead of the usual golden hills..

D300s
500mm
1/1600 sec, f/7.1
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 640
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO+1
Hand-held

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by John Tobias on November 22, 2013 at 12:15 AM

Very nice flight shot

I like the position of the wings. IMHO it could use just a bit more detail in the light areas such as the cranes neck. Still, just a minor thing. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on November 22, 2013 at 1:51 AM

Beautiful catch, with this one calling and flying. Very sharp and clear.

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Comment posted by Ralph Kerr on November 22, 2013 at 6:29 AM

Nice Sandhill, sandy. The detail of the eye, and stopped motion make this a real keeper. Thanks for sharing

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on November 22, 2013 at 8:36 AM

Nice shot of this magnificent bird in flight Sandy. Love the wing position, the open beak, and the sharp details.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on November 22, 2013 at 9:54 AM

Very nice flight image, Sandy. I'm headed out to the Bosque next Saturday (my fifth consecutive visit there). Really looking forward to it.

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Comment posted by Jerry Austin on November 22, 2013 at 10:54 AM

Wonderful shot. The eye is very clear which is very important. Good job.

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Comment posted by Bill Kellermeyer on November 22, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Great detail. I have trouble doing this bird justice when they are standing still.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on November 22, 2013 at 12:12 PM

Nice flight shot with good wing position. I like the overall color harmony in this composition.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 22, 2013 at 12:45 PM

Sweet image, Sandy. I was at Ridgefield yesterday and they were there,but well out of range.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 22, 2013 at 1:38 PM

The mute colors work very well here Sandy ! Wonderful shot of a great species! Should it be possible, some more space around the bird would make it even better IMO, but it's great as posted ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Robert Bunch on November 22, 2013 at 4:05 PM

Nice BIFof this crane. I like the wing position and the muted color palette.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on November 23, 2013 at 1:13 AM

Nice flight shot and sweet light on the belly, flank and wings. Take good care of our birds...

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 23, 2013 at 8:48 AM

Very good DOF, detail, POV, pose, and exposure Sandy.
I think the muted complimentary colors of the BG work nicely too..
They draw your eye to this good looking 'redhead'

Well done!

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on November 25, 2013 at 5:18 PM

Love it! Love the colors all muted browns and the red around the yellow eye. Excellent Sandy!

Ray

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 26, 2013 at 9:11 PM

Awesome flight shot Sandy

Great wing position and wonderful detail.

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Comment posted by David Bogener on November 27, 2013 at 4:15 PM

Wow,

Sandy the larger version rocks. Perhaps a smidge more room for him to fly into?

Dave

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