The Show at Twilight

© Ken Smith

The Show at Twilight

Uploaded: February 09, 2014

Description

Tens of thousands of sandhill cranes migrate through central Nebraska annually in February and March. This was from last year. During the day, they stay out in the farmers' fields and at sunset, they land to spend the night on the Platte River.

F5.6, 1/1000th sec, ISO 800, 210mm focal length

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 210.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Linda D. Lester level-classic February 09, 2014

Love this! Excellent capture Mr. Smith! #1562928

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic February 09, 2014

What Linda said!! #10971587

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 09, 2014

Fabulous vertical comp. and colors. #10971623

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 09, 2014

Just gorgeous, Ken!! Great timing too! #10971811

Carrie M. Groseclose February 09, 2014

Gorgeous! #10971861

Susan M. Campbell February 10, 2014

Terrific shot. Nice timing on getting the birds in the sky. They really make the shot. #10972222

Martha R. Mazon level-classic March 26, 2014

Wow! Incredible image, Ken! #11009074

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 28, 2014

Congratulations on your vibrant and beautiful image Ken!!! #11010707

March 28, 2014

Wonderful capture at sunset. #11010715

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 28, 2014

Perfection Ken! Perfect timing and congrats on this beauty too!

jo ann c. #11032780


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