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Sandhill Crane In FLight

© Nancyj E. Hovey

Sandhill Crane In FLight

Uploaded: January 14, 2013

Description

Taken (hand held) this morning as the Sandhill Crane flew over my head.
Tweaked in Smart Photo Editor, used the HDR filter.
(Animals and Wildlife 1/14/2013) EFP

Exif: F Number: 32, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 140.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS REBEL T2i

Comments

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 14, 2013 0

A first for me! while breaking in my new Canon EF 70mm-300mm lens.
I was taking photos of the ducklings and mama duck across the street from my condo. Then over my head flew two Sandhill Cranes...yes! What an experience! 8o) #1508894

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 14, 2013 0

Wow!!!!!!! How exciting!!! And your new zoom lens is really doing it's job Mumj!

This is fantastic!!! Bravo!!! I bet you are so happy with this shot?!

Love it!
-Laura :D #10514836

Sherran Andersen level-classic January 14, 2013 0

I am jealous of your lens... maybe one day. Easy to use? #10514920

Colette M. Metcalf January 14, 2013 0

Excellent capture!!!! #10515006

Marilyn Cornwell January 14, 2013 0

That's quite the bird, Nancy! A great image! #10515039

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 14, 2013 0

Laura
Sherran
Colette
Marilyn

Thank you all for your kind comments...I was more than thrilled that I was 'safe' when I looked up!
I never trust flying birds... 8o)

Also this was a hand held; so will make note under the photo. #10515106

Tammy Espino January 16, 2013 0

Fantastic capture! #10518601

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 18, 2013 0

Tammy

THANK YOU...have a great evening! 8o) #10520498

Kim Lund level-classic January 18, 2013 0

Super catch! beautiful bird. #10522017

Wm Nosal January 25, 2013 0

Cool Capture Nancyj!
Congratulations On The New Lens
It's Always Fun Learning About New Gear #10534645

Nadia Paul January 25, 2013 0

Wonderful experience and great capture Nancyj! #10534667

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 25, 2013 0

Kim
WmN
Nadia

THANK YOU so much. I appreciate your visits to my gallery and kind words.
8o) #10534746

John Connolly January 26, 2013 0

A wonderful in flight capture Nancy! Congrats on your new lens, it works beautifully! #10538832

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 27, 2013 0

Thanks John, now I just need more opportunities to use the lens...lol #10539828

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic February 04, 2013 0

Fabulous Crane capture, love the way the legs and wings are fully extended. Great reflexes to capture this Nancy. #10552959

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic February 05, 2013 0

Reynaldo
THANKS for the support of this image...I almost fell over while taking it...you had to know that right!? lol #10554107

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