My last morning at Bosque del Apache NWR
p.1 #1My last morning at Bosque del Apache NWR
I woke early as usual and made the 30 minute drive from Socorro, New Mexico to the Crane Pond. I arrived a bit late and rushed to set up so I only used my 500mm on tripod with gimbal head. To my suprise action started later than usual which was fine. I took the early morning light images and shot till a few minutes after sunrise and them drove back to Socorro to pick up my wife and head to White Sands NP. I'm still processing photos from White Sands and also have lots more to share from Bosque and Bernardo.
Comments and suggestions welcome,
Morris
1) Sandhill Crane breaking free from the ice
2) It takes flight a minute or so later
3) Where have you been all night?
4) Pair takes off after breaking free from the ice
5) First light flight
6) Another pair heads out
7) A flight as the sun reaches the pond
8) The frosty foliage begins to glow in the background
Comments and suggestions welcome,
Morris
1) Sandhill Crane breaking free from the ice
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/640s 6400 ISO 0.0 EV
2) It takes flight a minute or so later
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/240s 6400 ISO 0.0 EV
3) Where have you been all night?
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/680s 6400 ISO +0.3 EV
4) Pair takes off after breaking free from the ice
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/900s 6400 ISO +0.3 EV
5) First light flight
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2000s 6400 ISO 0.0 EV
6) Another pair heads out
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2500s 6400 ISO 0.0 EV
7) A flight as the sun reaches the pond
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2400s 6400 ISO 0.0 EV
8) The frosty foliage begins to glow in the background
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/2200s 3200 ISO 0.0 EV
Dec 23, 2025 at 08:45 AM
p.1 #2My last morning at Bosque del Apache NWR
Continued
9) Sandhill Crane flies past a dark shadow
10) Reflection on ice of the crane illuminated by early morning sun
9) Sandhill Crane flies past a dark shadow
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/1800s 3200 ISO 0.0 EV
10) Reflection on ice of the crane illuminated by early morning sun
X-H2S XF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR lens 500mm f/5.6 1/1250s 1600 ISO -0.3 EV
Dec 23, 2025 at 08:46 AM
p.1 #3My last morning at Bosque del Apache NWR
Great images with amazing early morning light + color!
Dec 23, 2025 at 11:37 AM
p.1 #4My last morning at Bosque del Apache NWR
Morris, when I was a kid still learning to fly model planes, it was always when I pushed for "just one more flight" before we went home is when I'd crash and kick myself for pushing too hard and attempting to fly again when mentally exhausted.
With photography I have found the opposite to be true, that taking one more look or try on a shot I find is usually when the magic happens. Congrats on a great trip and sticking around to find a little bit more magic. Very nice set.
Eric
With photography I have found the opposite to be true, that taking one more look or try on a shot I find is usually when the magic happens. Congrats on a great trip and sticking around to find a little bit more magic. Very nice set.
Eric
Dec 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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p.1 #5My last morning at Bosque del Apache NWR
Nicely done Morris. what light you got. Wow. My picks are 5 and 8
Dec 23, 2025 at 01:52 PM
p.1 #6My last morning at Bosque del Apache NWR
Beautiful golden light.
John
John
Dec 23, 2025 at 01:53 PM
p.1 #7My last morning at Bosque del Apache NWR
Great looking set, with number 9 as my pick of the group.
Dec 23, 2025 at 05:47 PM