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Uploaded: November 19, 2004
Sandhill Crane coming in for a landing; Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico; f 5.0 1/800s @ 70.00mm with telephoto extender, handheld; Cropped and enhanced slightly in Photoshop; Feedback greatly appreciated!
Gloria B. Wood November 19, 2004
Pam this is absolutely wonderful! it is the best example of balanced placement I have seen. Excellent work on background, lighting and detail! I would choose this as a winner if it was up to me!!! #189763Pamela K November 19, 2004
Thank you, Glo!!!I'm still slightly partial to "Fall Flying" myself, but I like this shot a lot... You don't think it's too centered? (The birds head is smack dab in the middle of the picture, but I couldn't figure out a way to crop it that fixed that and still looked balanced.)
Thanks for the detailed comments! (I really hope the judges like cranes....)
Pam #925766
Karma Wilson November 19, 2004
I agree, this picture is all about balance. The division of clouds/sky, and the wings make the center placement of the bird perfect.Karma #925783
Pamela K November 19, 2004
Thank you, Karma! It's good to have more opinions!Pam #925877
Sharon Day November 19, 2004
Wonderful shot, Pam!!! Gloria and Karma said it all! The crane looks like it's getting ready to either bomb you or land on you :D I saw a peacock bomb someone once...not a pretty sight LOL. #926267Dan Holm November 19, 2004
Excellent capture, Pam! Thos great clouds really make th shot! #926328Pamela K November 19, 2004
Thank you, Sharon and Dan!!Sharon, luckily he landed before getting to me.... Getting bombed wouldn't have been fun....
Pam #926486
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