Sandhill Crane

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Going back through some of my FL photos. I've realized I have a lot of photos in the "waiting to be edited" pile and I really want to go through those so that I can finally build some sort of website/portfolio.

This one was taken in Orlando mid May of this year. I took a closer look at the head angle because it seemed that it was parallel to the camera plane, and I think it is. However, because the eye seems to be "looking forward", it makes it seem that the head is tilted just slightly away. I'd never noticed this before and thought I would share.

I played around a bit with the crop and thought of taking a bit off the left and top. Left it as is to get some feedback.

Shooting info:
Nikon D800 | 500 f/4 VR handheld
1/640 | f/5 | ISO 800

[Raymond Lee]

Beautiful shot Miguel! Exposure, colour, details, and cropping are spot on! This could easily be in your portfolio! I also wish the head or eye angle move tiny bit more toward the camera.

[Doug Brown]

I like the layered effect of the BG and the pastel colors. As you point out, the head appears to be angled slightly away; I would have preferred the head to be pointed slightly towards you. Very nice frame!

[allanrube]

I like the colors too. The ha doesn't bother me as it appears it is looking at something. I like your crop too.

[vishaljadhav]

Amazing BG layers and lovely colours
the Bird is amazing and positioned perfectly, i love that eye and exposure is spot on

[Bruce Spell]

Very nice capture. Techs are great and the HA looks fine to me. The eye is captivating and the colors really pop on this. While I like this comp, I do think a sliver off the top makes it better to my viewing.

[hennieloots]

Hi Miguel - I enjoyed the comp, colors and particularly the layer background colors which complement the image. The eye is sharp and focused; the HA is fine by me.
Regards
Hennie

[LinzRiverBalmer]

One of my favorite species, from abq it seems a preresiquite, must love cranes.... LoL.

how many of us are from here, ghee whiz

this an awesome shot, I love the lighting, the eye is exquisite.

i might take just a bit off the top but just a really a little.

[Shawn Zierman]

Beautiful light and setting/layers in the image. I really enjoy the mix of plants/grasses in the fg. Head angle is the only consideration for improvement here, and it's minor imo.

[Greg Oakley]

Stunning light and IQ - and I love the grass in the Foreground - great image!

[Grace Scalzo]

The layered background colors are sweet! Perhaps a bit off the top, or not.

[supreet.sahoo]

A nice clean shot here of the big guy, thanks for sharing this Miguel

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Miguel, I feel your comp is just fine. Love the soft light, and softer colours, and the OOF distant BG is sweet.

[Satish Ranadive]

Miguel,
Superb image of crane in habitat with very nice BG.
Love the pose,colors,great exposure and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the light, pose, setting and layered BG. Very well done Miguel!

[Girish Prahalad]

lovely portrait. the multi hued BG is superb. excellent details & comp as well.