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    Default Bosque Update #3: 50D + 500 f/4

    I was teaching a workshop today, so I didn't have a lot of time to photograph. But I used the 50D and the 500mm f/4 lens exclusively (with and without the 1.4x). I had no problems whatsoever with AF with that combination; fast and precise. I was easily locking focus on cranes after the sun had set, with light so low that at f/4 and ISO 3200 I was getting about 1/40 sec shutter speeds or slower.

    The Cranes once again lifted off early this morning so I decided to work on pan-blurs in the less-than-optimal light. I like the wing position and open beak on this bird.



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    Great capture Doug. I'm amazed at the quality for a 1250 ISO. You must have stronger arms than I do.

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    Amazing, Doug. Love that soft diffuse light with the post sunset tones. Open beak and sharp eye are perfect. Maybe a touch more NR on those right wing primaries.
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    This is beautiful, Doug. I love the colors. Open beak is definitely a plus.

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    Beautifull colors and position. The open beak is...as they say a plus indeed.

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    The noise is beginning to show, but not bad at all for iso 1250. It's fun to photograph the sandhills, light or no light.

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    Agreed Tony. I noticed last night, but was too tired to fix it. Here's a repost.

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    Fantastic image Doug! I love the open beak :)

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    Neil Losin
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    Nice, Doug! The open bill is crucial :)

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    Lovely photograph Doug....the tones really make this one for me.

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