Whoop, whoop... (3 new images added)

Whooping cranes from in and around the Aransas NWR.
All taken with 500mm f/4 P

Comments and critique always welcomed.

ISO 100, f/4.5 1/1000s

NIKON D200    ---    500mm    f/4.5    1/1000s    ISO 100

ISO 100, f/4.5 1/1250s


ISO 200, f/4.5 1/1250s

 

Thank you Frank! Yes, quite endangered. From what I was told while down there, they estimate the flock size to be about 240 birds.

Thank you Dianne. They are beautiful creatures to watch and very much endangered. I had a great time watching and shooting them.

Thanks Gale. Hopefully one day I will be able to shoot some sandhills as well.

Thank you very much Sandi. I really appreciate the kind comments.

 

Three more shots of the Whooping Cranes.

I really was hoping for a flight shot, but the oportunity never came.

NIKON D200    ---    500mm    f/4.5    1/1250s    ISO 200

NIKON D200    ---    500mm    f/4.5    1/1250s    ISO 100

NIKON D200    ---    500mm    f/4.0    1/1000s    ISO 200

 

Thanks Gale. I may have a few more to post in the next day or two. I'm back home in Oklahoma now, so it will be next year before I get to shoot them again.

Thanks Dianne. I do plan on returning to this spot next year.

Thanks Nick!! I really appreciate the kind response.

Thank you very much Alan. I do feel privileged to have had the opportunity to see and shoot these beautiful birds. Maybe next year I will get a flight shot.

Thanks Miko for the kind words.:smile:

Thank you Sandi

Thanks Jeff.

Thanks Gary. I appreciate your kind comments.