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Sandhill Cranes: Kiting


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Sandhill Cranes: Kiting
Sandhill Cranes: Kiting
1/400s @ f/10, ISO 1600, 300mm lens @ 600 mm using 2X TC. (C-A)
The Sandhill Crane is one of the two Crane species that regularly occurs in the US.The other is the Whooping Crane. Several races of Sandhill Crane are recognized. Some races are migratory, others are sedentary. The Greater Sandhill Crane, shown here, stands about 3.5 feet tall with a wingspan of 6 to 7 feet, and is the largest race of Sandhill Cranes.
During the fall migration, some 12,000 to 16,000 Cranes make Indiana their home. The highest population estimate of 32,000 individuals occurred in the 1991 migratory season.

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- Laura E. Swan

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Amazing to read about these beautiful birds. Almost Jurassic Park seeming in size! WOW!

Great job, Rona!!!

-Laura


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November 21, 2010

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Ah! They both fly and face in different directions! :) The detail in this image is really nicely done, Rona.
Hey, what happened to the precision counting? I guess they round out above 11,954, huh. :)
Steve


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November 21, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Wow, what an incredible wildlife capture Rona!


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November 21, 2010

 

Liz blahh
  Terrific capture!


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November 21, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Absolutely fantastic light and composition, Rona!! Looks awesome!!!


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November 22, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  A phenomenal capture with so many in the air in various positions--all in focus. The light must've been difficult, but you nailed it!


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November 22, 2010

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Rona, I see some of the cranes are late for that committee meeting! :-) Outstanding stop action of these cranes approaching the group and your nature guiding is much appreciated!


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November 22, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Amazing capture and light, Rona. Must be awesome to see these cranes up close.


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November 22, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Wow this is very unique and well executed. Excellent action and clarity Rona. WTG.
JP


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November 22, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Terrific light on their backs, Rona, and I love the composition with that narrow strip of light, busy foreground backed by the interest of the darker panel. Very well done.


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November 22, 2010

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Wow Rona this is a beautiful shot with wonderful light. Were in Indiana does this happen? I never knew they were any where around that area.


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November 22, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Terrific action capture, Rona!


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November 22, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Wow, what an amazing sight, Rona! How exciting to have captured it so beautifully.


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November 22, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  OMG, What a spectacular image you captured, Rona! The light, BG and stop action are superb!! Well done!


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November 22, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thanks everyone for the visit and such great comments. The Sandhill Crane migration occurs each fall and spring (fall is bigger) in Indiana at the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area. I will be posting many more images in the days and weeks to come since I certainly took a lot of them!


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November 22, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  It is a fantastic series, Rona...I like what Steve pointed out about the flying in different directions :)
Great detail, lighting, and feel of the scene!


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November 22, 2010

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Great comp, lighting and wildlife capture Rona!! Jeff


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November 23, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  WOW, spectacular tones, colors, lighting, clarity, stop action & beauty on this masterful work, Rona! Winner in my book, indeed! WTG!


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November 23, 2010

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Interesting information, Rona, and a great capture too!


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November 23, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thanks Patti, Jeff, Paddy, and Terry for stopping by. Really appreciate it!


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November 23, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Fabulous capture Rona, I didn't realize that many Sandhills migrated thru Indiana...I've been to Bosque and knew they were in Nebraska too.


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November 23, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Oh wow!This is out of this world,Rona!Precious!Incredible lighting and color and awesome timing!Perfect!


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November 23, 2010

 
- Garth D. Beatty

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  Nice Capture!

I went to Nebraska one year in the early
spring to see the Cranes where they rested near the Platte River on their way north. I did not know they also passed through Indiana.


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November 28, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Big congrats to you Rona on your finalist!


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December 13, 2010

 
- isabel C. Zepeda

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  Rona

CONGRATULATIONS on this great finalist

Ysa...


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December 13, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  So lovely, Rona...congratulations on your finalist!!


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December 13, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  Awesome, Rona! Congratulations on this fabulous capture!


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December 13, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  Awesome, Rona! Congratulations on this fabulous capture!


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December 13, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  Good Grief, Rona - I missed this beauty first time around - Happy to give you a BIG congrats on this spectacular image and wish you all the best in the upcoming round! (Aren't they just the most remarkably wonderful birds???)


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December 13, 2010

 

Kathleen Brennan
  Beautiful finalist, Rona! We get Sandhill cranes migrating near us in the Central Ca valley usually around this time of year, Dec and January. We don't have the beautiful tall trees behind them though! A huge congratulations to you!


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December 13, 2010

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Congrats, Rona, o0n this awesome finalist!

Debby


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December 13, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  Big congrats Rona. Awesome.
JP


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December 13, 2010

 

Rony Sagy
  Huge congrats, Rona. I am sure we will see this wonderful capture again.


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December 13, 2010

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Congrats on your wonderful finalist, Rona! It's a beauty!


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December 13, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG on this FANTASTIC finalist, Rona! It's fabulous! :-) k


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December 13, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Big congratulations on your very well deserved finalist Rona, good luck next round!


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December 13, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats and very best luck with this awesome finalist, Rona!!


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December 13, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Terrific capture for sure, Rona. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round.


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December 13, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  Huge congratulations, Rona, on your EXCELLENT finalist!! Deb


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December 13, 2010

 

Peggy Kahan
  Amazing capture, Rona. Love the lighting, composition, colors, clarity. Just beautiful.


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December 13, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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December 13, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thank you all so very much for such generous comments and congratulations - they are very inspiring to me and I really appreciate them!


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December 13, 2010

 

Joseph T. Pilonero
  What a special shot, Rona. Neat thing to see - and to photograph. Congratulations on this finalist. TED


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December 14, 2010

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Congratulations Rona on this wonderful Finalist. It is so amazing...I hope to see it with Gold.


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December 14, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on your amazing finalist, Rona.


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December 14, 2010

 
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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Rona!


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December 14, 2010

 

Julianne Bradford
  Love the action you captured here in this awesome image Rona! Hope to see it again! Congratulations on this terrific finalist.


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December 14, 2010

 

Maria Morrow
  Congratulations on this amazing finalist, Rona!


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December 14, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Big Congrats !


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December 14, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Congratulations on your incredible finalist,Rona!!!I knew it!:-)


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December 14, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Heyyyyy Rona. Knew it! Big CONGRATULATIONS! Very busy.


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December 14, 2010

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Congrats Rona.


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December 14, 2010

 

Barbara Waldoch
  CONGRATULATIONS on all your finalists, Rona!


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December 14, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  gorgeous finalist, congrats!!!


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December 15, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thank you all very much again - really appreciate the support and encouragement!


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December 15, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Rona!!


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December 16, 2010

 
- Rosemary Sampson

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  Awesome capture! Your have an amazing gallery!


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July 07, 2011

 
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