1/25 backlit crane in flight

I enjoy creating blurs especially when you have 100s if not 1000s of chances at a place like Bosque. This was made at the N crane pool a week or so ago.
Created in camera, the only PP in PS was curves and slight crop. I used 9000K in camera to overcome the blue light and give the image a realistic color. The translucent rim light was created by backlighting.

Thanks for looking, critiques welcome.


Nikon D300, Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR + 1.4X, 1/25 @ 5.6
ISO: 400

Image Copyright 2008-2009; Robert OToole Photography

Love this image, the colours, the blur, the backlighting. Very very beautiful.

Thanks.

I should add that the BG tones above the dark line are dry grass and the tones below the line are reflections in a pool of water.
The slow shutter speed really smooth out the background and make the subject stand out.

Robert

Robert, beautiful color tones- nice landing gear shot! The blur is just enough, Thanks for sharing the 9000k tip-will try

Gorgeous lighting, Robert! The crop is a tiny bit tight for my personal tastes but that still doesn't detract from a beautiful blur image. This is definitely a keeper.

Thanks for the comments.
Julie, i agree about the framing since the birds is in a vertical position in a horizontal frame, but its not a crop its FF, so I am just glad I didnt clip anything :-)

Robert

I kinda thought so, Robert! It's a beautiful image nonetheless.

Well done Robert...I like it as presented...the colors are superb...:cool:

sweet. Love the amount of blur and the colors.

Awesome effects Robert. Specially the lighting. Simply beautiful