Sandhill Crane (portrait)

Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
edited May 12, 2007 in Wildlife
A rare opportunity this morning! :D

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  • SkywatchSkywatch Registered Users Posts: 78 Big grins
    edited May 8, 2007
    A little soft...is it cropped? But the lighting couldnt be better...Nice shotclap.gif
  • sskoutassskoutas Registered Users Posts: 437 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2007
    Looks like you made the most of that rare opportunity, Ric! Nicely done!
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  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2007
    They've wonderful, aren't they Ric? Let you come close too, nice shot! thumb.gif
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2007
    You certainly did not waste that opportunity. Nice portrait.
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2007
    Outstanding Ric, great use of the light and marvelous composition. clap.gif
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  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,708 moderator
    edited May 8, 2007
    I've shot lots of sandhills but I have never gotten that close. Very nicely done. Lovely bokeh in the background too.

    The crane need to work on its dental hygiene:D :D
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2007
    Skywatch wrote:
    A little soft...is it cropped? But the lighting couldnt be better...Nice shotclap.gif

    Yes it's cropped...thanks.:D
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2007
    sskoutas wrote:
    Looks like you made the most of that rare opportunity, Ric! Nicely done!

    Thank you, Stephen.:D
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2007
    ShepsMom wrote:
    They've wonderful, aren't they Ric? Let you come close too, nice shot! thumb.gif

    One of the most exotic creatures we have around here....so I am quite pleased.

    Thanks, Marina. :D
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2007
    Maestro wrote:
    You certainly did not waste that opportunity. Nice portrait.

    I can't recall ever seeing a Sandhill Crane before this year. Funny how we go through life with ours eyes closed, sometimes.

    Thanks, Stephen.:D
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2007
    Harryb wrote:
    Outstanding Ric, great use of the light and marvelous composition. clap.gif

    Thank you, Harry.:D

    I believe this may be the best I've ever done....if not....I feel that way anyway. It's very nice to get that sense of accomplishment. Of course, I never was a quitter.

    Maybe Ginger sent the crane my way.
  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2007
    pathfinder wrote:
    I've shot lots of sandhills but I have never gotten that close. Very nicely done. Lovely bokeh in the background too.

    The crane need to work on its dental hygiene:D :D

    Thanks! Today was my day.:D

    I think diet is more of a concern here.rolleyes1.gif
  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2007
    You can come here and get all the sandhills you want. I'm trying to find a baby one, but no such luck Laughing.gif. I can hear them gobbling when i get home from work, i should just take camera and go join them. I'm sure you've seen mine already, so i'll give it some time before make new shots.:D
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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 8, 2007
    ShepsMom wrote:
    You can come here and get all the sandhills you want. I'm trying to find a baby one, but no such luck Laughing.gif. I can hear them gobbling when i get home from work, i should just take camera and go join them. I'm sure you've seen mine already, so i'll give it some time before make new shots.:D

    They have a unique call, that's for sure. Gobble is close...but not quite accurate...as in turkey gobble. There is sort of a cluck and a clack in there too!rolleyes1.gif
  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited May 12, 2007
    nice shot ric.
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
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