Sandhills
On the South Platte River in Nebraska, Spring Sandhill Crane migration.
On the South Platte River in Nebraska, Spring Sandhill Crane migration.
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Location
This picture was taken on The Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska.Time
Shot from a blind from just after sundown to full dark. The sound of their arrivals and departures was almost overwhelming.Lighting
Shooting a fairly high ISO, 1200 to 1600 because I didn't want to much noise but needed to use a fairly fast shutter speed.Equipment
Using a Sony A6300 with my 10-15 Sony lens mounted on a tripod.Inspiration
There were so many shots tracking from a very few birds arriving for their night roost to these huge flocks coming in.Editing
I did tweak my exposure to lighten it up and increase contrast.In my camera bag
I have carried a full frame Sony A7RII with an A6300 backup with a range of lenses from wide angle to mid-range telephoto. Also have a Sony RX100-III for quick shots.Feedback
Be patient, take many many photos, timing is everything! We studied for best location for incoming flights, best specific time of the year and migration period.
