Sandhill Crane

Posted by Michael Eckstein on Wed Dec 17, 2003 9:31 pm

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10D 100/400-375mm - 1/60 ƒ5.6 EV-2/3 - Tripod-Sidekick Beamer Fill Flash -1 2/3

Taken on 12/15/03 at Homossassa Springs State Park, Florida. Although taken at this park this bird is not a captive. It is one of the many freeloaders who fly in for the free lunch buffet provided for the parks captive residents who cannot fly away for a number of injury related reasons.

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by Alan Murphy on Wed Dec 17, 2003 9:45 pm

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Nice headshot Michael. The BG is very nice too.

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by Matthew Whitley on Wed Dec 17, 2003 9:54 pm

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Very nice... I like the red eye against the maroon head. Nice shot!
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by moose henderson on Wed Dec 17, 2003 10:02 pm

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nice, good use of dof, love the head shot composition, nice to see a sandhill crane that is not in Bosque.

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by AlexC on Wed Dec 17, 2003 10:06 pm

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Very nice head shot of a lovely bird!!
Well done, Congrats!!

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by Heather Forcier on Wed Dec 17, 2003 10:08 pm

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I love the background in this and the diagonal of the head - not only turned slightly towards the camera but also slightly downward, showing off the red. It may be that my monitor is too bright, but I am curious what the RGB reading is on the whitest patch on the cheek, seems to be a small area with lack of detail.

Really nice capture and very well composed!

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by Jill on Wed Dec 17, 2003 10:32 pm

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Excellent detail and color, Michael !! Wonderful closeup!! Love it!!!

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by Bill Whala on Wed Dec 17, 2003 11:06 pm

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Very nice portrait. The background is very complimentary to the subject.

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by Michael Eckstein on Wed Dec 17, 2003 11:06 pm

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First I would like to thank everyone for their kind comments.

Heather you are correct there is a small area in the cheek directly under the eye that reads R255 G255 B255. I'm going to have to use the color sampler tool more often!

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by Peterh on Thu Dec 18, 2003 3:35 am

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One of the most beautiful head shots I've seen. I especially like the bordeaux red.

Sharp, stunning BG, catchlight.

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by LHays on Thu Dec 18, 2003 5:56 am

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You did a very nice job with this one!!!

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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Thu Dec 18, 2003 6:27 am

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Michael,

Very nice head shot with a wonderful background. Excellent work.

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by Harvey Edelman on Thu Dec 18, 2003 8:24 am

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Nice shot. Well seen and taken.

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by Sandy Mossberg on Thu Dec 18, 2003 8:40 am

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A lovely, intimate shot, Michael.

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by fredcor on Thu Dec 18, 2003 9:06 am

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Fabulous, First time I've seen a shot this close. An education for me, the eyes, bill, red forehead and dark gray head patch.

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by E.J. Peiker on Thu Dec 18, 2003 9:53 am

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Very well done!!!

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by Heather Forcier on Thu Dec 18, 2003 1:54 pm

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Well, I think this is a fantastic shot and if the white detail is gone in the original file on that small patch on the cheek, you may be able to "rescue" it by following the steps laid out here:

http://www.naturescapes.net/092003/gd0903.htm

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by Paul Skoczylas on Thu Dec 18, 2003 1:58 pm

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What is the eye colour supposed to be for these birds. My head shot (here) shows a bright yellow eye, while yours is red. Is there a variation in colour, or does one of us have some funky lighting conditions?

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by christoforos on Fri Dec 19, 2003 10:45 pm