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Sandhill Cranes: Kiting

© Rona L. Schwarz

Sandhill Cranes: Kiting

Uploaded: November 21, 2010

Description

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.

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1600, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 600.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 21, 2010

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

Great job, Rona!!!

-Laura #1329376

Steve M. Harrington November 21, 2010

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 #9056244

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 21, 2010

Wow, what an incredible wildlife capture Rona! #9056270

Liz blahh November 21, 2010

Terrific capture! #9056347

Ellen Hodges November 22, 2010

Absolutely fantastic light and composition, Rona!! Looks awesome!!! #9056497

Michelle Alton November 22, 2010

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! #9056543

Joannie Bertucci level-classic November 22, 2010

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! #9056755

Leslie McLain level-classic November 22, 2010

Amazing capture and light, Rona. Must be awesome to see these cranes up close. #9056765

Jean-Pierre Ducondi November 22, 2010

Wow this is very unique and well executed. Excellent action and clarity Rona. WTG.
JP #9056772

Nikki McDonald level-classic November 22, 2010

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. #9056837

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 22, 2010

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. #9056984

Monnie Ryan November 22, 2010

Terrific action capture, Rona! #9057229

Karen Celella November 22, 2010

Wow, what an amazing sight, Rona! How exciting to have captured it so beautifully. #9057406

Kathy Salerni level-classic November 22, 2010

OMG, What a spectacular image you captured, Rona! The light, BG and stop action are superb!! Well done! #9058375

Rona L. Schwarz November 22, 2010

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! #9058410

Patti Coblentz November 22, 2010

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! #9058611

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 23, 2010

Great comp, lighting and wildlife capture Rona!! Jeff #9058872

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 23, 2010

WOW, spectacular tones, colors, lighting, clarity, stop action & beauty on this masterful work, Rona! Winner in my book, indeed! WTG! #9060168

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 23, 2010

Interesting information, Rona, and a great capture too! #9060288

Rona L. Schwarz November 23, 2010

Thanks Patti, Jeff, Paddy, and Terry for stopping by. Really appreciate it! #9060452

Phyllis H. Burchett November 23, 2010

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. #9060582

Renata Gusciora November 23, 2010

Oh wow!This is out of this world,Rona!Precious!Incredible lighting and color and awesome timing!Perfect! #9060714

Garth D. Beatty level-classic November 28, 2010

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. #9068029

Phyllis H. Burchett December 13, 2010

Big congrats to you Rona on your finalist! #9097097

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic December 13, 2010

Rona

CONGRATULATIONS on this great finalist

Ysa... #9097838

Patti Coblentz December 13, 2010

So lovely, Rona...congratulations on your finalist!! #9097868

Anita Hogue December 13, 2010

Awesome, Rona! Congratulations on this fabulous capture! #9098164

Anita Hogue December 13, 2010

Awesome, Rona! Congratulations on this fabulous capture! #9098165

Val Feldman level-deluxe December 13, 2010

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???) #9098317

Kathleen Brennan December 13, 2010

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! #9098641

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict December 13, 2010

Congrats, Rona, o0n this awesome finalist!

Debby #9098704

Jean-Pierre Ducondi December 13, 2010

Big congrats Rona. Awesome.
JP #9098825

Rony Sagy December 13, 2010

Huge congrats, Rona. I am sure we will see this wonderful capture again. #9098986

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 13, 2010

Congrats on your wonderful finalist, Rona! It's a beauty! #9098988

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 13, 2010

WTG on this FANTASTIC finalist, Rona! It's fabulous! :-) k #9099004

Gord MacEachern December 13, 2010

Big congratulations on your very well deserved finalist Rona, good luck next round! #9099055

Ellen Hodges December 13, 2010

Huge congrats and very best luck with this awesome finalist, Rona!! #9099150

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 13, 2010

Terrific capture for sure, Rona. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #9099331

Debra R. Harder December 13, 2010

Huge congratulations, Rona, on your EXCELLENT finalist!! Deb #9099939

Peggy Kahan December 13, 2010

Amazing capture, Rona. Love the lighting, composition, colors, clarity. Just beautiful. #9100561

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 13, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9100599

Rona L. Schwarz December 13, 2010

Thank you all so very much for such generous comments and congratulations - they are very inspiring to me and I really appreciate them! #9100727

Joseph T. Pilonero December 14, 2010

What a special shot, Rona. Neat thing to see - and to photograph. Congratulations on this finalist. TED #9101248

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic December 14, 2010

Congratulations Rona on this wonderful Finalist. It is so amazing...I hope to see it with Gold. #9101472

Leslie McLain level-classic December 14, 2010

Congrats on your amazing finalist, Rona. #9101560

Carol Eade level-addict December 14, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Rona! #9101872

Julianne Bradford December 14, 2010

Love the action you captured here in this awesome image Rona! Hope to see it again! Congratulations on this terrific finalist. #9102813

Maria Morrow December 14, 2010

Congratulations on this amazing finalist, Rona! #9103038

Carol L. Fowler December 14, 2010

Big Congrats ! #9103077

Renata Gusciora December 14, 2010

Congratulations on your incredible finalist,Rona!!!I knew it!:-) #9103455

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 14, 2010

Heyyyyy Rona. Knew it! Big CONGRATULATIONS! Very busy. #9103846

Sherran Andersen level-classic December 14, 2010

Congrats Rona. #9104141

Barbara Waldoch December 14, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on all your finalists, Rona! #9104205

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 15, 2010

gorgeous finalist, congrats!!! #9104454

Rona L. Schwarz December 15, 2010

Thank you all very much again - really appreciate the support and encouragement! #9108035

Karen Celella December 16, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Rona!! #9108924

Rosemary Sampson level-classic July 07, 2011

Awesome capture! Your have an amazing gallery! #9513645

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