Sandhill Crane Portrait

Description

This delicate image presents a sandhill crane poised against a soft, muted background, its slender profile marked by a striking red crown. The subtle tones of the bird’s plumage blend harmoniously with the gentle foliage, invoking a quiet sense of nature’s grace. The detailed focus on the crane’s attentive gaze conveys a moment of stillness and observation. This piece would enhance any space seeking a touch of serene wildlife elegance.

Artist

I use digital photography techniques to create archival-quality bird, landscape, and wildlife photographs. His efforts focus on elevating the artistry of composition, color and balance in his art, often with common subjects, without the use of AI.

Bill Monroe

How it was made

Type: Photography
Medium: Nature Photography
Technique: Wildlife portrait, shallow depth of field, natural lighting
Sub-medium: Digital Photography
Software: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Camera: Canon EOS R5
Lens: EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III
Focal length: 420 mm
Aperture: f/4.0
Shutter speed: 1/800s
ISO: 200
Aspect ratio: 1:1
Pixel dimensions: 10194 × 10194 px