Last years Sandhill Crane shot

[Eric Wikander]

This shot was taken in Hiwasse Wildlife Reserve here in TN at near sunset.

http://avianart.net/img/v2/p777758977-4.jpg

Shot with:

Canon D60
Canon 300 2.8L IS + 2X
ISO 200 1/500 f5.6

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like what I see but it is quite small. ;) It might be a bit soft and S/H might bring out some more details in the shadows.

[Arthur Morris]

Well done. Nice composition and background. The head and eye do not look exceedingly sharp...

Later and love, artie

ps: I do work on the eyes of more than 50% of my bird images; most often I darken the pupil and sometimes I lighten the iris.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like what I see but it is quite small. ;) It might be a bit soft and S/H might bring out some more details in the shadows.

I'm glad you posted a larger version, now I see that I can stick with my initial thoughts. :)

[Jody Melanson]

Nice action and pose. Nice BG as well. If I was to find a nit, it would be the shadow is a little harsh.