Sandhill Crane

[Raybel Robles]

Another from Bosque! I know, it won't end! but Bosque pics is all I have for now :)

D750
300mm f2.8 w/ 2.0x TC

f/8
1/2500s
ISO 800

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I think a bit less sky would improve the composition. But that's my personal taste.
I love the three layers on the BG and the perfect exposure and wing positions and angle of the bird.
Well done!

[Joseph Przybyla]

Perfect down stroke position of the wings, nice three tier background, good exposure. Something appears a little funky with the background above the bird as it follows the shape of the bird. Thank you for sharing, Ray.

[Raybel Robles]

Something appears a little funky with the background above the bird as it follows the shape of the bird. Thank you for sharing, Ray.

That's just perfect timing I guess. The mountain's peak follow the shape of the bird on that part, creating the darker halo. I didn't touch the BG at all in PP. I could perhaps clone it out, I will give it a try and see how it works out.

[William Dickson]

Very nice Ray. I like how the BG 'fits in' with the bird. Nice detail and flight pose. Lovely colours throughout.

Will

[Daniel Cadieux]

Perfect flight pose! Great light and colours. I too like the BG a lot, but I would have preferred the bird's face and neck fully clear above the mountain line. I love those trailing legs and feet!