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11-APR-2009 Sayer

Sandhill Crane Flight

Kensington Metro Park, Michigan

I was photographing Blue Herons in a tree when this Sandhill Crane flew into view.
Flight shots are difficult with this lens, especially with the 1.4x teleconverter,
but luckily out of three shots I took this one came out pretty good.

Canon EOS-1D Mark III ,Sigma 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG IF HSM APO
1/2000s f/8.0 at 652.0mm iso640 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time11-Apr-2009 09:59:08
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS-1D Mark III
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length652 mm
Exposure Time1/2000 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent640
Exposure Bias0.67
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Guest 16-Jul-2009 18:15
Well done!
Matthew Mannell28-Apr-2009 22:30
Superb detail, looks great to me!!!
Guest 28-Apr-2009 08:11
Yes, flightshots are tricky with this lens, but not impossible, not even att 800 mm. But a bit of luck and precise aiming is definitely required! Anyway, this crane shot couldn't be sharper IMO!! Well done buddy! (V)
Rodrigo Mendoza22-Apr-2009 03:09
Pretty good indeed. The colors are excellent. V
Marco Valk21-Apr-2009 17:15
Great shot with your monster lens! very sharp. v
Guest 21-Apr-2009 10:32
Great flight capture, Sayer... very sharp!
Guest 21-Apr-2009 03:12
The clarity is amazing! I can see every little detail. vote ( you make photography exciting!)
Guest 21-Apr-2009 01:04
awesome!!! you're the master of these!! :):):)
Janet Forjan-Freedman20-Apr-2009 23:03
Beautiful flight pose with wonderful clarity and sharpness!
Jay Levin20-Apr-2009 20:50
Superb work, Sayer, with very sharp details. Congratulations on this very difficult shot. Vote
Liz Bickel20-Apr-2009 20:13
Beautiful shot!!! Wonderful lighting an details.
angelique raptakis20-Apr-2009 18:50
how cool is that!
Jess. ( Lady.D.)20-Apr-2009 18:18
Well done Sayer,great flight capture. excellent details...
Guest 20-Apr-2009 16:19
Sure looks good to me.
Tricia20-Apr-2009 16:01
A beautiful shot very well done as I know how difficult it is to get flight shots with the Sigmonster!
Wenche Aune20-Apr-2009 15:44
Excellent work. V
Char20-Apr-2009 14:29
Hi Sayer,
I'd say this is pretty excellent it makes the spirit soar to look at it! \/
Bill Robinson20-Apr-2009 14:10
It's a beauty, I'd say!
Carol Rollins20-Apr-2009 13:08
I'd say it came out beautifully. Wonderful flight capture Sayer, with great clarity and detail. ~
Guest 20-Apr-2009 07:54
Superb catch in flight! V!
Randy Adams20-Apr-2009 02:14
Beautiful Sayer...sharp, great saturation and exposure...great work! V
On Summerfield Drive 20-Apr-2009 00:43
Turned out beautifully, but of course you have the magic touch. (We really miss you in Herndon.)
Bob Gilley20-Apr-2009 00:32
Great shot Sayer. The lighting really make this an outstanding flight photo.
Joe Lasker20-Apr-2009 00:30
Good, sharp shot. At least you weren't at the 800mm end of the lens!
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