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    Captured at Viera Wetlands coming back from the Alli Farm. We were very fortunate to find the adults with the two colts, so precious. Mom gave him a love bog I think. I am yet to transfer the Farm images to my permanent drive, phew, maybe next week, since I have a very busy week-end, with some friends from out of town (you'll know later) and two Miami-Dade classes.
    Hope you enjoy the Cranes!
    Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
    Lens (mm): 600
    ISO: 1000
    Aperture: 6.3
    Shutter: 1/1250
    Hand held using my knee as support.
    I later went to a smaller aperture, but this one worked well here.
    Roughly 80% of frame.

    Comments appreciated.

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    A nice parental moment Fabs, guess the chic can't help but know where to look with Mum's bill pointing. :D

    I just wonder if it's a combination of ISO & USM that give the image a slight 'crunchyness', they just stand out a bit too much IMHO, or is it just an OLD pair of eyes? :)

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    Fabs, beautiful composition as always.

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    A lovely intimate moment Fabs. The presence of the adult body parts gives the scale that this kind of image requires.

    I wonder if a slight CCW rotation is required to bring the band of sharpness to a horizontal position. This would also reduce the OOF foreground bottom left as well.

    Cheers

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    Fabs, I like the DOF effect here, and your comp works well. The chick seems to be nicely framed between bill and leg of mom. Well captured.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Kaluski View Post
    A nice parental moment Fabs, guess the chic can't help but know where to look with Mum's bill pointing. :D

    I just wonder if it's a combination of ISO & USM that give the image a slight 'crunchyness', they just stand out a bit too much IMHO, or is it just an OLD pair of eyes? :)

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    Steve, the Cranes look very crunchy on the RAW too, must the the ISO.

    Thanks for your comments guys :)

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    An outstading behavior shot.
    There's a slight feel of oversharpening, especially in the beaks area.

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    Very nice shot, very sharp.
    Cloudy day worked to your advantage. TFS.

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    Crisp focus - nice interaction. Having the adult eye visible makes the image.
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    Thanks Fabs, a close call to get the shot with high ISO & then process, however it doesn't really detract from some nice interaction.

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    Beautiful fabs, very touching pic.. loved the moment captured...

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    What a sweet moment! Good job getting both heads in focus.

    Ed

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    A real beauty! Great interaction between mom and chic.

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