Sandhill (Out of the Bosque)


Posted by Chas on Mon Dec 01, 2003 2:22 pm

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Bosque del Apache, NM

Continuing last years theme and always trying to push the limits, I took this image with stacked 1.4 and 2x converters on my 500mm IS, manually focusing the lens as I panned the subject. The cranes head bobs as it flies, and I found 1/40 the ideal shutter speed for obtaining a sharp head, while smooth panning helped me to render the image sharp, and the slow shutter speed illustrated the motion I desired. The full Wimberley gimbal head made this task significantly easier.

1D, 500mm IS w/ 1.4 and 2x stacked, Wimberley gimbal head
exposure-(mid-morning light) incident minus 2/3 for bright wing under-side and head in sunlight. ISO 200 1/40 at f/40 (yes, f/40 is correct)

BTW-it was great to meet all the NSN'ers in the field at Bosque and at the dinner party. Thanks to Greg, Heather, the Mentors, Staff and Artie for the warm welcome and opportunity to share my work.

Best and see you in the field,

Chas
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by Dick Ginkowski on Mon Dec 01, 2003 2:40 pm
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Hey, I think I met that guy! :lol:

Nice shot. I had the honor and privilege of sitting next to Chas at dinner and admiring his wonderful work and playing straight man for Jimmy.
 

by Jack Frank on Mon Dec 01, 2003 2:44 pm
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Very nice you did well
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by Sandy Mossberg on Mon Dec 01, 2003 3:06 pm
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Spot on, Chas. Your slow SS panning technique is flawless.
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by matt kuchta on Mon Dec 01, 2003 3:07 pm
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Very nice combination of blur and focus. The eye makes this really stand out. the color helps too, of course.
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by AlexC on Mon Dec 01, 2003 3:34 pm
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From what I have heard you are a real sport!!
So I am going to download this image put my name on it, print it and place it on my wall, As you well know I was not able to go to Bosque, but by now I am desperate so I hope you understand my needs!!! :wink:
Besides you have tons of perfect images of flying Cranes!!! 8)
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by Jim Zipp on Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:13 pm
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Chas,
Now this one's perfect! I'm not a huge fan of blurred images but shots like this where critical parts are sharp are tops in my book. I wonder how many think to shoot at f40 :shock: Sure works well for you!
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by Alan Melle on Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:44 pm
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Excellent! Really appreciate your explanation of the technique used. I doubt that I would have even thought about shooting an image like this at f/40! I certainly didn't on this trip, but next year....... It was nice meeting you and shooting at Bosque.
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by Juan E. Bahamon on Mon Dec 01, 2003 7:31 pm
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Chas:

I love the combination of sharpness and creative blurr, the small aperture is unusual. Thanks for the tips. Absolutely inspirational.
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by LHays on Mon Dec 01, 2003 7:45 pm
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Ah....always the the thinker and tinker. Excellent technique gave you an excellent image. It's always a treat shooting with you to see what you can come up with next. Great shot.
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by Bill Whala on Mon Dec 01, 2003 10:03 pm
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Excellent panning technique. Very nice shot!!
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by Heather Forcier on Mon Dec 01, 2003 11:41 pm
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Chas, superb image! So glad to see you at the dinner and thanks for sharing your inspirational photos. :)
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by Scott A. Flaherty on Tue Dec 02, 2003 8:25 am
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Fantastic job expressing motion. I hear that these guys come through Ohio at some point during the year. I'll have to find out where and when.
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