Autumn Sandhills

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Description

A perfect early winter morning at Bosque del Apache.
All the white blips are stray feathers from the thousands of snow geese blasting off every morning.

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comments and suggestions welcome

Technical Details

an old image, re-worked
Nikon D300s
300mm + TC 2.0 = 600mm
Date Taken: 2011-12-28 07:58:52
Exposure Time: 1/160 sec
F Number: f/8
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 250
Exposure Program: Aperture priority
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

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A nice grouping of the cranes, Sandy with that lovely Bosque light catching most of the eyes and bringing out the feather textures very well.

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Nice collection of birds Sandy in wonderful light. Love the complementary surrounding colors with the subtle coloring of the cranes themselves. Nice overall color palette.

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I really like the misty, hazy, wintry feel of this group of cranes Sandy. I like the soft color palette, and the subtle reflections in the water. I would like the whole reflections, but otherwise have no nits on this.

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A nice grouping of cranes, all being shown in good detail. Nice complementary background and for me, it’s the light that really makes this image. Well taken.

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Hi Sandy
The interaction between the Sandhills is very cool. The morning sun really highlights the feather detail and red crown on this Cranes.

Peter