Keith Kennedy
10-02-2008, 05:04 PM
Last summer, David and I made 3 attempts to photograph the ultralight pilots training whooping cranes with no luck--weather conditions were not good for flying (Operation Migration, Necedah NWR). I finally got to see them fly two weeks ago. Note that the pilot is wearing a 'crane suit'--during their training, the young cranes are never allowed to see a human. The class of 2008 (ca. 15 whoopers) will depart Necedah NWR on Oct 17 for Florida, weather permitting. Will post a few more images as time permits. And yes--I did clip the wing:D. For more info on Operation Migration--Google it.
Canon EOS 1D Mark III; Canon 500 mm f4.0; exposure mode = AV; metering = evaluative; ISO 800; f6.3; 1/1600s; exposure comp +1; Gitzo tripod
Canon EOS 1D Mark III; Canon 500 mm f4.0; exposure mode = AV; metering = evaluative; ISO 800; f6.3; 1/1600s; exposure comp +1; Gitzo tripod