Fla. Sandhill Crane Colt

Gallery: AvianPosted April 13, 2017215 views6 comments

Sandhill Crane babies are called colts.
Viera Wetlands
3/26/2017 – 6:08:59 PM
Canon EOS 7D EF400mm f/5.6L USM
1/1250 sec; f/7.1; ISO 640
Manual; Evaluative metering
LR5, PS6, Topaz DeNoise on the background, Topaz Details to lighten shadows, Smart Sharpen on the bird, Brightness/Contrast to lighten the eye, 51% of full frame.

Information about Florida sandhill cranes, which are listed as a State endangered species: http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/imperiled/profiles/birds/florida-sandhill-crane/

A parent had taken the colts into vegetation at the water's edge, which I personally think was a really bad idea, though I didn't see any interested alligators by the time I left. But the water was about a foot away from where this colt was standing.

When I lightened the eye I was surprised by the color. So I looked it up to see what the color should be. It said yellow brown, changing to orange/red as adults. So I guess this is yellow brown.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 13, 2017 at 7:52 PM

Cute little colt!
Tough light, back in the vegetation as you described. A fill flash would have helped get more even light here, but I hate the idea of flashing a bird, especially a baby.
A lower angle might have been good, but there was probably junk in the way. Nice detail -

Sandy

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 13, 2017 at 8:44 PM

Somebody needs a bath! You've certainly nailed the cute here, Barbara. Excellent detail in that "fuzzy" plumage, and a nice head turn. I like it.

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Comment posted by Genny K. on April 13, 2017 at 9:30 PM

I think this is just adorable. You really captured the "baby features" of this little bird. Big eyes, large feet, soft, fuzzy feathers an short wings, it's all just right for me. The color in the eyes really shows up.
Some of the vegetation kinda gets in the way and shows up, but that just shows his environment. Cool.

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on April 14, 2017 at 11:03 AM

Great look at this cute little colt in it's environment. Very nicely done, Barbara!

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on April 14, 2017 at 3:27 PM

Good one, Barbara. The environment is a little overwhelming, but there is no easy way to clean it up.

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Comment posted by Bill Kellermeyer on April 14, 2017 at 3:59 PM

The lighting and detail are excellent. I love the warmth of the image

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