Sandhills

[Ian Cassell]

Taken at Bosque del Apache NWR the week before Thanksgiving

Canon 7D
Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L

1/800 sec f/7.1 ISO 800 HH

Sharpening and levels with crop for composition in CS5

[John Chardine]

You are a lucky man to be at Bosque. Love the warm light. I like the juxtaposition of the two birds as well. Crop is good although maybe tighter on the birds would work too.

[Ian Cassell]

Thanks, John. Yes, this was my first trip and most certainly will not be my last. It's only a 7 1/2 hour drive for me and I had some unexpected time off. As Kerry said to me, the place is magic. I tried a tighter crop and wasn't very happy with it, but will experiment some more.

[nancy hazen]

Ian, this is a beautiful shot of those Sandies. I love the soft lighting and the dual flight is fantastic. Great work.
Nancy

[Ian Cassell]

Thanks, Nancy. The light at Bosque was amazing!

[gary ellwein]

Ian, great light and pleasing juxtaposition. Some of the sandhills at Bosque del Apache summer in my neck of the woods. Next fall I plan on following them to Bosque del Apache.

Gary

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Ian,

Sweet and I like the composition, original two birds so close to each other showing the power and beauty of flight. Different and it pulls me into the picture - you are on the right track here.