Mom/Dad and Junior

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From the title: Not sure if this is a male or female adult flying in with an immature Sandhill crane.
I made a trip down to Bosque Del Apache NWR last Monday to check out the refuge. These two provided a nice opportunity as they were coming in to feed on the corn in the morning light.

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Olympus EM1-X, 300mm f/4 with 1.4x
1/1600, f/5.6, ISO 400
Handheld

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Nice that you got lots of detail in both birds. I really like the nice warm colors and soft direct light. And good job on getting the same coordinated incoming pose. It is a dandy photo.

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Beautiful morning light, Keith. I like the landing poses and the detail is excellent.

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Love the sharp detail here, Keith. They pop nicely against the BG.

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Keith, I’m so glad that you were able to get down there to shoot. I have yet to get there, so I’m enjoying your moment. Great lighting, and a great capture of mom/dad and junior!

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Very pleasing look at both of these magnificent birds. Wonderful light. Good job getting them both in focus.

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I like the way the birds are essentially parallel in all respects…even down to the beaks’ shadow on the L underwing and the primary tips. Very artistic!

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Hi Keith,

I like the lighting and poses of these two cranes. Your comp is excellent as well…Jim