Sandhill squabble...

[annmpacheco]

Such squabbles last a a mere second or two and i was happy to grab a few frames. I did lasso a partial crane to the left that was heavily shadowed.

1Dx
600mmII
840mm

ISO 640
7.1
1/2500

[Joseph Przybyla]

Looks good to me, I like the interaction between the birds. Nice color and detail. I see a small white area on the left of the birds, wondering if that is a remnant of the bird you removed. Thank you for sharing, Ann.

[annmpacheco]

Hi Joe, it is a feather, so i left it in, however, I can see how it would be a distraction. Thanks for commenting.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

What a great moment captured, Ann. Love the mid air kicking stance, and the wing positions. Beautiful environment and lovely light. Well done. I'm noticing several cloning artifacts, that are easily fixed.

Geoffrey




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[Kirk Benson]

Really nice behavioral capture in their natural habitat Ann. Both Sandies are well lit with a good amount of wing displayed by both birds. Wonderful detail and color... well done.

[arash_hazeghi]

the interaction and light is great but the BG is a bit busy and distracting and draws my eye, multiple cloning artifacts are present near the btm left and right corner of the frame where you removed something large.

[David Salem]

Great action, details and colors in this one Ann. I agree about a few artifacts but besides that, a fun and interesting action frame. Well done

[Bill Dix]

Terrific interaction captured, Ann. The birds are beautifully sharp which separates them from the background. Artifacts noted.