Cranes coming back for the evening

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Cranes coming back for the evening
Cranes coming back for the evening1184×1136 192 KB

Anywhere Sandhill cranes can be seen is a place I enjoy being. I found myself in Southern Colorado as the cranes were migrating and very much enjoyed seeing them return on an evening with not only a beautiful sunset but also a crescent moon.

Specific Feedback Requested

Any and all but specifically does it work to leave the moon in the image or not?

Technical Details

Is this a composite: No
Pentax K-7, 1/200, f/7, 55mm, ISO800, adjustments for tone curve

stilllearningtosee
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I really like this, John. The birds are framed nicely and the moon is icing on the cake.

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Perfect positioning of the birds against the clouds and the moon is a wonderful touch, creating an eye-catching composition.

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John, the cranes, the colorful cloud and especially the sliver of moon at the top make for fine story telling.

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Thank you all for your thoughtful comments. Sometimes it is just hard to know and, since for me photographs are often about having others enjoy them, I value your thoughts.