Crane - Lift Off

[Keith Bauer]

Another Crane from the Bosque. I liked the position of the crane and the water on this image.

I'm Interested in your thoughts.

Canon 50D
500mm f/4 with 1.4x
ISO 400
1/1000 @ f/5.6

[Daniel Cadieux]

I like it too. Perhaps abit more of an upstroke wing position would be better, and the reed straws near the legs and butt that are a bit distracting. The running pose is pretty neat. Looks like you had some great light but perhaps you could tone down the white cheek just a little.

[Steve Maxson]

Nice action captured, great light, and excellent sharpness, Keith. I think Daniel's comments are right on.

[Juan Aragonés]

Great action and light here Keith. I usually do not like this kind of wing position but I have to admit that I like it in this image. The take-off action and the water splash are fantastic. Very nice eye contact and incredible texture in the feathers of the belly and vent. Very well done!

[DarrenMcKenna]

I like the pose/action and you have some real sweet light here. I would suggest stopping down to f8 as the left wing is slightly oof. Great shot Keith