Whooping crane


Posted by RLK on Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:08 am

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Last year I spent a month in Florida and tried in vain for whooping cranes to photograph even though I followed several leads on ebird. This year I got some inside info from a local birder/photographer and found a pair on my first try. I was able to get hundreds of photos at fairly close range. I missed on the flight shots because it was very foggy and they flew in very early in the morning. I will continue trying for those until I have to leave here. Most, if not all, of these cranes carry a lot of hardware on their legs which doesn't make for the most pleasing images. These 2 had radio devices on their upper legs and bands on their lower legs (hidden by the foliage in this image).
The colors were not enhanced here in PP (shot with auto WB at 5200 K). The light was early morning sun.

Please click image for uncompressed view, thanks.

Canon 7D2, 600mm f4L IS II, ISO 640, f/5.6, 1/1600sec
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by LHays on Sat Feb 10, 2018 11:24 am
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You did well and glad you had your opportunity. They are a real treat to watch. Certainly nice colors and love seeing the wings up. Well done.
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by Mike in O on Sat Feb 10, 2018 12:14 pm
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I am impressed with that wing up shot
 

by Nate Chappell on Sat Feb 10, 2018 1:45 pm
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Sweet light and action here Bob, congrats!
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by Mako_Elite on Sat Feb 10, 2018 1:48 pm
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Nice wing pose in this shot Bob!. I am glad you got them this year. Nice low angle shot. I like the  BG colors
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by Ron Day on Sat Feb 10, 2018 2:36 pm
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Congrats on finally getting the opportunity to photograph these wonderful birds, Bob. This is a lovely shot with the wings extended upward, and the beautiful morning light can really be appreciated when the image is clicked on and viewed in shadowbox. Well done!
 

by Karl Egressy on Sat Feb 10, 2018 7:45 pm
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Such a wonderful image of this endangered species, Bob. I have one framed just behind me from Texas.
 

by mikullashbee on Sun Feb 11, 2018 5:18 am
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Awesome shot Bob. Would love to have an image like this someday. Congrats on catching this image.
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by Carol Clarke on Sun Feb 11, 2018 9:44 am
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Beautiful capture of this elegant crane, Bob! The layered colours of the background add a very pleasing feel to the overall frame.
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