Got a call from the Ant-man late last night..."You wanna go shoot some Sandhill Cranes?" I was intrigued at the prospect of a new bird for me so of course I called in sick to work and went the next day with Anthony and boy was I surprised!!
These birds are some of the most amazing I have ever seen. The whole experience photographing these migratory birds is one I recommend to everyone. They call to each other with beautiful sounds and do the coolest jump-kick moves.
So to Ant, thanks for the invite my good friend!
I hope you all enjoy looking at them as much as I had taking them! Its a loooong post as usual for me.
A great set, I would call some out but I got lost in vast amount to choose from. It sure looks like you had fun from sun up to down. You have some great flyers and on the ground shots
Congrats on your first sandies Conrad. Sounded like you both had a 'great' time. Wish Ant. had taken that pic w/ your other new friend there . Man, I forgot what I pick as fav at the end . All good here buddy.
Dano
Good thing you posted before ANTman He told me you boys were shooting Sandies as he made the drive home and I figured at least you would post your images
A nice mix of shots, sure love the coloring and pattern on #16. #14,17,18 are good IF's too You may have a little WB issue on some, the reds don't seem clean to me? I know, mixed light, early and late, sounds like you guys had fun, congrats on your firsts here Conrad and nice work buddy!
A great set, I would call some out but I got lost in vast amount to choose from. It sure looks like you had fun from sun up to down. You have some great flyers and on the ground shots
Tim (saving you from page 2 )
Thanks Tim! They were sure a thrill to see and photograph. Next time I'll post less so you can choose a fav without getting lost!
ShutteredMe wrote:
Congrats on your first!
I've never seen one of these in SoCal. Are they coming this way for the winter?
-Quang
Thanks Quang! I'm sorry but I believe they are going to northern California the next few weeks. Heading up towards Canada. Better get up here quick man befor they are all gone!
danjacquitaylo wrote:
Congrats on your first sandies Conrad. Sounded like you both had a 'great' time. Wish Ant. had taken that pic w/ your other new friend there . Man, I forgot what I pick as fav at the end . All good here buddy.
Dano
Thanks Danno! Maybe it was a good thing you couldn't make it. It could have been YOU getting busted for tresspassing!
Karl Witt wrote:
Good thing you posted before ANTman He told me you boys were shooting Sandies as he made the drive home and I figured at least you would post your images
A nice mix of shots, sure love the coloring and pattern on #16. #14,17,18 are good IF's too You may have a little WB issue on some, the reds don't seem clean to me? I know, mixed light, early and late, sounds like you guys had fun, congrats on your firsts here Conrad and nice work buddy!
Karl
Karl my friend, I always enjoy your replies and comments! They are always full of three things, good humor, encouraging praise and best of all constructive critisizm. All are duly noted in my mental roladex! I sure hope Ant gets to post his soon! I want to see his mkIII in action!
Karl Witt wrote:
Good thing you posted before ANTman He told me you boys were shooting Sandies as he made the drive home and I figured at least you would post your images
A nice mix of shots, sure love the coloring and pattern on #16. #14,17,18 are good IF's too You may have a little WB issue on some, the reds don't seem clean to me? I know, mixed light, early and late, sounds like you guys had fun, congrats on your firsts here Conrad and nice work buddy!
Karl
Karl my friend, I always enjoy your replies and comments! They are always full of three things, good humor, encouraging praise and best of all constructive critisizm. All are duly noted in my mental roladex! I sure hope Ant gets to post his soon! I want to see his mkIII in action!
Conrad Tan wrote:
Thanks Danno! Maybe it was a good thing you couldn't make it. It could have been YOU getting busted for tresspassing!
I keep wondering why KarlA keeps calling me Lucky Danno
So maybe if I had come, he wouldn't have shown up
JK, buddy...glad you guys had a blast (without me ).
danjacquitaylo wrote:
I keep wondering why KarlA keeps calling me Lucky Danno
So maybe if I had come, he wouldn't have shown up
JK, buddy...glad you guys had a blast (without me ).
Haha! I really didn't notice the signs saying keep out. I was so intent on getting my shots I should have been more careful. Anyway, they are arriving by the thousands Danno so you should take time off and get a few shots man! PM me for directions.
Sounds like you had a blast with the Antman Conrad. Hard to imagine thousands of these big birds in one place, must have been quite an experience! A very nice set of pics of which I like # 6 of the pair in close formation the best!
Martin
Martin Good wrote:
Sounds like you had a blast with the Antman Conrad. Hard to imagine thousands of these big birds in one place, must have been quite an experience! A very nice set of pics of which I like # 6 of the pair in close formation the best!
Martin
Thank you Martin! The Ant never disappoints when it comes to good locations! The sandys are a sight to see. I highly recommend it!
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