
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.