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Great capture, Lance, of a creature in its environment. The composition is well balanced with the bird framed in foliage with a subtle vignette to draw viewer into the frame. I too, am an advocate of manual focus and often use my live view at 100% to nail the detail. This, however, works only with still subjects. Wildlife (including children) requires AF on continuous mode.
I'm not sure your subject is a whooping crane as It doesn't have the distinguishing red markings on its head, as does the Sandhill Crane. The whopping crane is near extinction, with less than 1000 world wide. In 1941, there were only 21 in the wild. I had the privilege of finding and photographing a family of 3, 2 adult and an adolescent in Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, a few months after hurricane Harvey. Even then, they were only specs on my sensor with a 600mm lens. Interesting fact, the whopping crane is the tallest bird in North America. Your subject appears to be a type of heron. I'm not an ornithologist, just a guess. |
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Excellent and artistic rendition, Jennifer. Focus and detail nailed in the best possible position with a beautiful DoF falloff. The color blends and contrast are beautiful. The additional glow is the coup de grace that brings this image to life. The cropping is just right to reveal all you need to know. This image is a competition contender, if not a winner in your photo club. Print it, mat it, frame it, hang it! |
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