Into the Mist, Sandhill Cranes, New Mexico

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It rained almost continuously on the day this image was captured. Using a focal length of 840mm this image was captured through just over one quarter mile of rainy atmosphere, giving it a very soft and ethereal quality it would not otherwise have. The more distant background is nearly obscured by the rain, but suggestions of it can still be seen. Due to the softness of this image we print it to a maximum size of 8x16 inches on a very warm mat finished cotton paper.