Incoming Sandhill

[david cramer]

A bit of a different perspective.

D300 + 500vr tripod mount, f/8, 1/800, iso 400, ev -0.67

[Fabs Forns]

Awesome pose and BG, David, great view of the body and good face showing. I like the little bit of tree tops showing in LL.

[Tony Whitehead]

Different and a nice change, David. I like the head-on stare and the upturned primaries.

[James Yule]

Makes me want to "Duck" I like the sharp crisp detail, very nice

[Dave Barnes]

I like the exposure, detail and comp.
I think the BG colour adds to the image but differ to Fabs on the tree.

[david cramer]

Comments appreciated. I've been trying different perspectives with these birds this year. Left the tree in for balance.

[Tom Walters]

Wow I love this different pose. Really gives a sense of the larger wingspan. Also like the unusual position of the head showing those staring eyes, looks like he's chasing you :)

[Myer Bornstein]

I like the pose etc but the tree tops with their differnt color distracts me draws my eye to them and away from the subject I with remove them to my eyes making a better picture

[Steve Maxson]

Outstanding coming-right-at-you pose and excellent sharpness on the head and body. The comments about the tree are a matter of taste, IMO, and I think you have an excellent image either way.

[Stu Bowie]

Excellent headon shot, and love the overall detail. I am not too keen on the OOF tree LLC.

[Ted Willcox]

Great perspective I like the way the eyes are looking right at me. Looks like he wants to land right where I am sitting!! Good sharp image.
Ted

[arash_hazeghi]

Very nice David, congrats

[Marina Scarr]

David, I absolutely love this pose/perspective. The light is great and the movement in the bird is even better. It's nice to see something different!