Mom and Junior

Gallery: AvianPosted November 27, 20142,130 views11 comments

or... maybe Dad?

I enjoyed capturing this juvenile Sandhill in formation with an adult flying out of the pond at the Bosque.

Larger version is much better on this one. 720 just didn't cut it.

Canon 7D Mark II
500mm f/4
1/1000 @ f/4
ISO 1250

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Bill Leggett on November 27, 2014 at 1:19 PM

Excellent synchronized flight, Keith. Crane pools I presume? Look forward to seeing you there again next week.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 27, 2014 at 1:53 PM

Very nice composition and great species. Love the mute colors.

, Hans

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on November 27, 2014 at 10:58 PM

Wonderful shot.

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Comment posted by Martin Dunn on November 28, 2014 at 5:52 AM

super shot Keith.
love the synchronised flying and the exposure is spot on. - of course.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM

Looks very nice large Keith.. and at ISO 1250 no less.
Is the new AF system for the 7DII as good as they say it is?

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on November 28, 2014 at 11:29 AM

Howard asked:

Is the new AF system for the 7DII as good as they say it is?

I think it is excellent. I've been using the 5D Mark III for a couple of years now. The AF on that camera is fantastic. The 7D Mark II is certainly every bit as good and better with more cross type sensors. Canon seems to have figured out an excellent system.

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Comment posted by Bill Berry on November 28, 2014 at 1:58 PM

Nicely done Keith...the positioning of the birds in the frame is superb!!!! Sounds and looks like the 7DII is a winner!

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on November 28, 2014 at 7:28 PM

Exceptionally nice, Keith. Nice timing on the wings, tight formation and crisp throughout both birds. Amazing to me at f4 with 12 feet of distance across the two sets of wings.

You seem to be enjoying the new camera.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on November 28, 2014 at 8:11 PM

Sweet flight capture of this pair Keith

Wonderful details in both cranes. I really like the background.

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on November 29, 2014 at 12:53 AM

A superb in-flight capture, Keith! The soft background highlights the birds nicely but it's not so blurred that you can't get a sense of the environment. Nicely done!

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on December 6, 2014 at 3:57 AM

Nice symmetry Keith - lovely shot

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