Waiting for the Birds

Canon 7D with 500mm f/4 and Jobu Gimbal headCanon 7D with 500mm f/4 and Jobu Gimbal headreifel-20110702-9547.jpg — Copyright © 2009 Syv Ritch: http://www.foto-biz.com/usageterms

Waiting for the birds: Canon 7D with 500mm f/4 and Jobu Gimbal head click on image for gallery

Why are most photographers standing up with the tripod at full height? The birds are tall Sandill Cranes with a 2 month old chick. The Sandhill Crane chick is only a foot and ½ tall.

I use a monopod, and most of the times I'm on my knees like for this photo.