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Part 2 (Part 1 can be found here : So, after a failed attempt at trying to stalk close to a GBH in my kayak, I suddenly found myself a few dozen feet away from a pair of Sandhill Cranes. I was utterly wrapped up in the absolutely magical experience of watching them and photographing them as they went about their business. And, then, after a while, I realized that there was more to the picture, so to speak. I realized that there was a little fuzzy yellow blob between them .... it was A CHICK!! AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING!!!! The parents were moving around, foraging in the water and feeding the little guy. Can I say again: AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING!!! Absolutely fantastic experience.

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May 11, 2015 at 11:32 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Sandhill Cranes (Part 2)


Wow !!! What a wonderful set. Love them.

Birdie



May 11, 2015 at 02:50 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Sandhill Cranes (Part 2)


Magical indeed - I can sense your excitement.
Also, per your other post, do try a little noise reduction.

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May 11, 2015 at 03:16 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Sandhill Cranes (Part 2)


Very nice captures.

Thanks for sharing.



May 11, 2015 at 03:19 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Sandhill Cranes (Part 2)


Very beautyfull bird.
The chick looks like chick of Common Crane in Poland
Nice observation, but only documentary pics.



May 11, 2015 at 03:25 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Sandhill Cranes (Part 2)


Super shots. Love all the rich colours and good detail.

TFS
Geoff



May 11, 2015 at 06:20 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Sandhill Cranes (Part 2)


A complete pleasure to view!!


May 11, 2015 at 06:43 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Sandhill Cranes (Part 2)


The chicks are cute. Why are the images so noisy at ISO 1600 from a 6D Jeet?

Morris



May 11, 2015 at 06:58 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Sandhill Cranes (Part 2)


Thanks, all.

Yes, the images are noisy, noisy, noisy!.

Here is the secret recipe:

(a) 1600 ISO, a tad underexposed
(b) Pushed in post, from anywhere to 1/2 to 1 and sometimes 1 1/3 a stop.
(c) Heavy crops, e.g. 1/2, 1/3 or even more; making the noise artifacts more prominent by a sort of "zooming in" effect
(d) No noise reduction, before normal final sharpening.

And voila!

I initially thought the noise levels were fine: definitely there, but not distracting. But now I agree with most folks, it is too much! I will be revising them when I get the chance later. But it is a pain!



May 11, 2015 at 07:16 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Sandhill Cranes (Part 2)


These are nice despite the noise Jeet ~ Ron


May 11, 2015 at 08:50 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Sandhill Cranes (Part 2)


That second to last shot is great! Sounds like an exciting opportunity for you.



May 11, 2015 at 09:19 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Sandhill Cranes (Part 2)


Noise aside which you recognized, nice set of Sandhill Cranes.


May 11, 2015 at 09:51 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Sandhill Cranes (Part 2)


Very nice.


May 11, 2015 at 10:24 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Sandhill Cranes (Part 2)


nice job on the cranes


May 12, 2015 at 03:54 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Sandhill Cranes (Part 2)


Lovely shots!


May 12, 2015 at 09:28 AM





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