First what's first, big SPECIAL thanks to Artie who recieved at his home for a few days when I was in FL visiting my sister last year, without him I wouldn't have been able to create this image :) and a bucnh of others.
This Sandhill Crane if I don't recall bad, walk near us calling other Cranes preety much without niticing us, taken with the first morning light and with Artie's 40D and 500mm, from his vehicle.
I had a blast over there and I will be forever thankfull for having the chance to meet him. I still owe him a Chiken :D
Well, hope you like it.
Canon EOS 40D
1/2000Seg.
F7.1
Medición evaluativa
+1/3
ISO 400
EF500mm f/4L IS USM
TC 1.4x
700,0 mm
C&C are welcome and much apreciate it!
04-01-2009, 02:10 PM
Mike Lentz
Nice exposure, comp and BG! Good stuff, Ramon.
04-01-2009, 02:23 PM
Ákos Lumnitzer
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04-01-2009, 02:26 PM
Kim Rollins
Exquisite!
04-01-2009, 02:55 PM
Lowell Sims
Color and detail knock my socks off.
04-01-2009, 03:35 PM
denise ippolito
Ramon, The details are sharpness are great, Your BG color is stunning! I love the open mouth and the crystal clear eye!!
Excellent, Ramon! The light, colors, pose, comp, and background are all outstanding.
04-01-2009, 06:01 PM
Art Kornienko
I like the open bill and the eye seems to grab you. Killer light.
04-01-2009, 07:02 PM
Maxis Gamez
Hi Ramon,
Love the composition and lovely color. Very sharp and the exposure in on the money. Excellent capture!
04-01-2009, 07:12 PM
David Roach
Great job on exposure and getting the calling pose. The BG is to die for!! Congratulations!
04-01-2009, 09:44 PM
Nate Chappell
What a great portrait with beautiful lighting and the calling pose puts it over the top Ramon
04-02-2009, 03:33 AM
Simon Bennett
Fabulous image Ramon.
04-02-2009, 07:55 AM
Mike Tracy
Nothing not to like. Everything looks spot on. I particularly like the calling pose.
04-02-2009, 09:33 AM
Fabs Forns
Great head portrait with excellent light and good compo. I remember you had a great time with Artie.
You need to come again fir the season here.
Gig hugs.
04-02-2009, 08:57 PM
Ramon M. Casares
I will be there as soon as I can Fabs! I just can't wait to get back!!!
You are also invited to come down here :) I could take you to some terrific places! :)