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    I captured this image at Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County, Florida. The crane is this image was one of a pair. I didn't see them until they had flown past. I watched them make a sharp turn and fly to land about five feet away from me, squacking as cranes do when they meet each other. The year before Dottie and I encounterd two adult cranes with two colts in the parking lot at Circle B. Cars were coming and going so with outstretched arms we slowly guided them from the parking lot alot a concrete walkway and gravel path to the marsh/wetland areas. They moved off into the wild area of the marsh to not be seen again. When seeing how these cranes acted Dottie suggested that they might be either the colts from the previous year or the adult pair landing because they recognized me. Don't know, will never know but an interesting thought. The birds were so close the only image I could capture was to go for a head shot. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

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    You did everything perfectly but the harsh light resulted in a high contrast image.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    You did everything perfectly but the harsh light resulted in a high contrast image.

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    Nods, but the memory is wonderful. Thanks Artie...
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    Nice head portrait. Great background. Maybe just a little too tight.

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    Hi Joe,

    You reminded me of our visit to Circle B Bar Reserve when two adult Sandhills were walking towards me on one of the paths and of course I had the 500mm + 1.4 TC, and all I could do was back up. I asked them to slow down, but in the next moment they walked past me about 4 or 5 feet away. I love the crispness, fine detail and rich colors. The only thing I might try is to lighten the shaded area a bit in his mouth, as well as the front corner of the eye.

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    Thanks everyone for viewing and commenting, very much appreciated.
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