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Sandhill Crane Pair


 

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Sandhill Crane Pair
Sandhill Crane Pair
1/320s @ f/9.0, ISO 2000, 300mm lens @ 600 mm using 2X TC. (Animals)
In general, males and females are virtually indistinguishable but within a breeding pair, males tend to be larger than females. Mated pairs of cranes engage in "unison calling." The cranes stand close together, calling in a synchronized and complex duet. The female makes two calls for every single call of the male.
The sandhill crane's large wingspan, which is 6–8 feet when fully grown, makes this a very skilled soaring bird similar in style to hawks and eagles. Utilizing thermals to obtain lift, they can stay aloft for many hours, requiring only occasional flapping of their wings and consequently expending little energy.
Taken at the Jasper Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area in northern Indiana during the fall migration, November 2010.

Rona L. Schwarz

 
 
 

Rony Sagy
 

Wow, this is a fantastic motion capture, perfect light and detail, Rona. Terrific work.


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November 24, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  So lovely Rona, this should grace the cover of a nature magazine, great job!
Enjoyed the great info also!


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November 25, 2010

 

Jack Gaskin
  Wonderful flight capture and enjoyed the INFO a bunch..

Enjoy Turkey Day & Family
Jack


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November 25, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  It's hard enough to get a good in-flight capture of any bird. But, what I find amazing about this one is that the light on their flight feathers makes them GOLDEN! What a gorgeous shot, Rona. I make it a winner...and a favorite!


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November 25, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Fabulous action capture, Rona!


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November 25, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Spectacular tones, lighting, clarity, focus, dof, b/g, stop action & beauty captured here, Rona! Ditto to all the above also! Hope to see this again,indeed!


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November 25, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  Beautiful wildlife capture, Rona! Happy Thanksgiving!


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November 25, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Absolutely and totally INCREDIBLE, Rona! :-) k


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November 25, 2010

 
- Sherran Andersen

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  Wonderful capture Rona.


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November 25, 2010

 

Freddy Bland
  Beautiful in-motion capture, Rona. Very nice work!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!


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November 25, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thanks so much everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!


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November 25, 2010

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  This is really fantastic. The light is so gorgeous and the timing perfect. Exceptional work Rona.
JP


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November 25, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Wonderful light on this in-flight capture, Rona. Wow!
Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving, too.


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November 25, 2010

 
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  Wow, Rona, love the whole series!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!
Debby


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November 25, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Amazing capture,Rona.


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November 26, 2010

 

Karen Celella
  Wow Rona!! Fabulous panning with superb details, light and colors!


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November 26, 2010

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Wow Rona - This is Outstanding! A really great in-flight / wildlife capture! Jeff


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November 26, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  Holy Moly, Rona! Love the in motion capture, the BG and the angle of the warm light! Looking forward to seeing it again!


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November 26, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Beautiful in-flight pair! Love those golden tones


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November 26, 2010

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Wonderful panning work, Rona!! Love the color and the detail in those flying birds is excellent!


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November 26, 2010

 

Renata Gusciora
  Oh wow!This is super,Rona!Amazing capture,terrific details,clarity,timing and great dof!


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November 26, 2010

 

Steve M. Harrington
  This is some fine shooting indeed, Rona. How about that, cranes are just like people: the female makes two calls for every one of the male's. :)
Steve


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November 26, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thank you all very much for those wonderful comments - they really made my day! Great opportunity to practice my panning with these cranes.


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November 26, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  Excellent action capture of these fabulous Sandhill Cranes, Rona!! I just LOVE these little fellows!! Superb exposure, details and lighting. MAGNIFICENT!! Deb


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November 27, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Super gorgeous capture, Rona!!! Excellent in flight capture!!! A big wow!!


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November 27, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Superb panning work here, Rona...the detail and light are incredible...I love the light on their wings! Just beautiful.


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November 28, 2010

 
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  Wonderful capture and info, Rona...I especially like the oppositional direction of their wings and the light!


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November 28, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Thank you all again for taking the time to stop and comment - it really means a lot to me. This was a thrilling experience - and I will never forget the sound!


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November 28, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Beautiful panning job, Rona! Wonderful image of these incredible birds in flight! Their is something almost prehistoric about these cranes (I just went to Bosque del Apache Refuge again last week). Wonderful work here!


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December 06, 2010

 
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