Karen Kratz
December 2025 - Wooping Crane Surprise
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About the Image(s)
I took this photo a few years ago while out at Port Aransas, Texas. The timing was just right to catch this funny look. Happy Holidays everyone!
Sony A1, 200-600mm lens - shot at 444mm, f7.1, 1/1250 sec, ISO 200
4 comments posted
Karen, yes the crane looks kind of impressed by something. Good PP and the crop limits the image to the important features. It is sharp in spite of the big crop. Posted: 12/10/2025 21:56:18
Karen - this is certainly one to make us smile! Thank you for choosing it! Yes, it has remained sharp with much death where it matters after you large and sensible crop. Posted: 12/12/2025 18:12:33
Karen, Happy Holidays to you too!
Birds and fowl are such amusing creatures and your crane's facial expression is one for the books. The level of details and sharpness of your image is impressive. Posted: 12/14/2025 20:36:20
Birds and fowl are such amusing creatures and your crane's facial expression is one for the books. The level of details and sharpness of your image is impressive. Posted: 12/14/2025 20:36:20
Hi Karen - Great "head shot" of a Sandhill Crane! Even with the significant crop, still lots of nice detail. Posted: 12/17/2025 12:23:09