yet another SC in flight

Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
edited January 21, 2011 in Wildlife
This one happens to be my favorite shot of a Sandhill Crane in flight out of hundreds that I've kept and thousands that are in digital limbo somewhere.

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited January 11, 2011
    That is oen sweet wall hanger Ric. Love the perspective and the comp.
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  • GaleGale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited January 11, 2011
    Awww that is such a pretty picture.
    Perfect light, good shootin
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited January 11, 2011
    Harryb wrote: »
    That is oen sweet wall hanger Ric. Love the perspective and the comp.

    Thanks, Harry. :D

    The dike road, naturally, is 5-7 feet higher than the marsh allowing for this view. As you know, Sandies take awhile to gain altitude.
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited January 12, 2011
    Gale wrote: »
    Awww that is such a pretty picture.
    Perfect light, good shootin

    Thanks, Gale. :D
  • Dennis KaczorDennis Kaczor Registered Users Posts: 2,413 Major grins
    edited January 12, 2011
    Very nice Ric, and I like how you composed this image here.:ivar
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  • Osprey WhispererOsprey Whisperer Registered Users Posts: 3,803 Major grins
    edited January 12, 2011
    Another nice crane shot Ric. What's your secret for getting these birds to fly? Mine will not fly for me. They walk right up to you and want to get in the car with you are walk in your house if you leave the door open. I think they have forgot how to fly.
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited January 12, 2011
    Osprey Whisperer wrote: »
    Another nice crane shot Ric. What's your secret for getting these birds to fly? Mine will not fly for me. They walk right up to you and want to get in the car with you are walk in your house if you leave the door open. I think they have forgot how to fly.

    These aren't the retired variety up here!

    Thanks, Mike.:D
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited January 12, 2011
    Pleasing comp, Ric. I love the open-beak shots. :D
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited January 12, 2011
    Dennis Kaczor wrote: »
    Very nice Ric, and I like how you composed this image here.:ivar

    Thanks a lot, Dennis! :D
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2011
    kdog wrote: »
    Pleasing comp, Ric. I love the open-beak shots. :D

    Thanks, Joel! :D
  • DaytonaDaytona Registered Users Posts: 77 Big grins
    edited January 14, 2011
    Ric

    I'm too lazy to look up your exif data. Did you use the dust pump for that shot? Great shot, no matter which lens you used.
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  • korandokekorandoke Registered Users Posts: 517 Major grins
    edited January 15, 2011
    very nice shot

    kind regards,
    korandoke
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  • grimacegrimace Registered Users Posts: 1,537 Major grins
    edited January 16, 2011
    Beautiful shot Ric. Perfect lighting and sharpness. Well done.
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  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited January 17, 2011
    Spectacular, Ric! My favorite, too. I love the green grass, the lighting is perfect, and the detail of the bird's feathers, and the open beak. Really a wonderful shot!
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited January 18, 2011
    Daytona wrote: »
    Ric

    I'm too lazy to look up your exif data. Did you use the dust pump for that shot? Great shot, no matter which lens you used.

    I used the 100-400L.

    Thanks. :D
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2011
    korandoke wrote: »
    very nice shot

    kind regards,
    korandoke

    Thanks, Eric! :D
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2011
    grimace wrote: »
    Beautiful shot Ric. Perfect lighting and sharpness. Well done.

    Thanks very much, Adam. :D
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited January 21, 2011
    PGM wrote: »
    Spectacular, Ric! My favorite, too. I love the green grass, the lighting is perfect, and the detail of the bird's feathers, and the open beak. Really a wonderful shot!

    Thanks, Pam! :D

    Very kind of you.
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