Sandhill Crane

Gallery: AvianPosted April 20, 2017211 views9 comments

Not a particular amazing image, I just loved the overall colour palette here with the reeds in the background complementing the plumage.

Thanks to those who viewed or commented on the previous posting.

Steve

Subject: Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) resting
Location: Canada
Camera: Canon 1DX
Lens: 500mm MKII with 1.4x MKIII HH
Exposure: 1/800 at f/9 ISO800
Original format: Portrait, small crop for presentation
Processed via: LRCC & PSCC2017

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 20, 2017 at 6:42 AM

I do like the palette in this image, Steve, and the curves of the Crane are beautiful. I also like the closed eye in this case. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on April 20, 2017 at 7:37 AM

Very nice portrait of this sandhill crane. The colors, the detail of the feathers and the simple clean background help to make this work. Well done.

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Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on April 20, 2017 at 8:50 AM

Thanks folks, yep 'simplicity' is key, but sometimes it evades capture crying

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on April 20, 2017 at 10:33 AM

I really like this portrait, Steve. Nice detail, a nice head position and a pleasing background. Well done!!

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Comment posted by David Schoen on April 20, 2017 at 12:39 PM

Very good color and detail against a background that helps make the image much better. A nice reflective pose.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on April 20, 2017 at 1:24 PM

Stephen, maybe not "amazing" but certainly quite an interesting portrait, and the detail is superb. I particularly like how well the BG gradation coordinates with the the bird. I wasn't aware that the eyelid looked that way.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on April 20, 2017 at 3:36 PM

Really sharp detail in this portrait Steve and a very cool and creamy background. Well done!

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Comment posted by Kathy Snead on April 21, 2017 at 12:50 PM

This is a classic...gorgeous! I love the color and detail and the way the background works with it.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on April 22, 2017 at 3:59 PM

Well, I think it has a very nice feel to it. Nice, soft colors, and a pleasing BG. The composition is not the usual, which makes it even more attractive. Love it way round devil

, cheers, Hans

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