Sandhill Cranes and other things

[kgarrett11]

I wanted to go to Merritt Island on Saturday but Harry convinced me to go to Viera Wetlands. Actually I did both but Merritt Island was kinda dead. Here are a few shots that I took. I hope that you like them and please let me know what you think, good or bad.

#1
http://kgarrett.smugmug.com/photos/156957903-M.jpg

#2
http://kgarrett.smugmug.com/photos/156957977-M.jpg

#3
http://kgarrett.smugmug.com/photos/156958078-M.jpg

#4
http://kgarrett.smugmug.com/photos/156958180-M.jpg

#5
http://kgarrett.smugmug.com/photos/156958252-M.jpg

#6
http://kgarrett.smugmug.com/photos/156958298-M.jpg

#7
http://kgarrett.smugmug.com/photos/156958355-M.jpg

#8
http://kgarrett.smugmug.com/photos/156958420-M.jpg

#9
http://kgarrett.smugmug.com/photos/156957827-M.jpg

#10
http://kgarrett.smugmug.com/photos/156960075-M.jpg

[Maestro]

I think you have yourself some great captures. I really like 6,7 and 9. All pics are in focus and show some nice sandhill behaviors. My only nit is that they are just a tad dark, at least on my monitor, but good nonetheless. Perhaps some fill flash would have been in order.

[kgarrett11]

I think you have yourself some great captures. I really like 6,7 and 9. All pics are in focus and show some nice sandhill behaviors. My only nit is that they are just a tad dark, at least on my monitor, but good nonetheless. Perhaps some fill flash would have been in order.

Thanks,
I have a flash extender but I haven't really figured out how to use it yet. I've tried a few times but with no luck.

[Maestro]

Thanks,
I have a flash extender but I haven't really figured out how to use it yet. I've tried a few times but with no luck.

If you have the beamer, this article (http://www.naturescapes.net/032007/gd0307.htm) may help you if you haven't already read it.

[Harryb]

Looks like you shot the same sandhills I caught that afternoon. I hoped you liked the wetlands and I apologize for not telling you to check out the click ponds also.

Good captures but I would try to lighten then up a tad in my post work.

[kgarrett11]

Looks like you shot the same sandhills I caught that afternoon. I hoped you liked the wetlands and I apologize for not telling you to check out the click ponds also.

Good captures but I would try to lighten then up a tad in my post work.

Should all of them be lightened?

[Maestro]

Should all of them be lightened?

1, 4, 6 and 8 seem to need more light to me.

[Harryb]

1, 4, 6 and 8 seem to need more light to me.

:agree