Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico with the Nikon D850 and Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport lens ($1,799) by Nikhil Shahi (Website | Facebook | Instagram): I first heard about the Sandhill Cranes at Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge last year. I came across some amazing images of these cranes, bathed in gorgeous New Mexico light, and thought that I definitely need to head there in the near future. Well, I finally got a chance to go to Bosque during the last week of November, and let me tell you, it really lives up to the hype - a photographer's paradise! The 57,000 acre refuge is situated between the Chupadera Mountains to the west and the San Pascual Mountains to the east. During the fall and winter months, the refuge is home to tens of thousands of migratory Sandhill Cranes and Snow Geese, besides the other birds that reside at the refuge. The refuge hosts an annual 'Festival of the Cranes' event around the middle of November, which marks the beginning of the migration season. The peak time to visit Bosque for photography is from the last week of November through the second or third week of December. Do note that a lot of pro photographers lead workshops during the month of December, so expect the locations to be crowded. From my perspective, there is enough room to accommodate everyone, unless you have a specific spot that you like - in which case you might want to...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Sunday, 10 February, 2019