Sandhill Cranes: Kiting
Uploaded: November 22, 2010 04:37:27
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
Laura E. Swan
November 22, 2010
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Great job, Rona!!!
-Laura #1329376
Steve M. Harrington November 22, 2010 0
Ah! They both fly and face in different directions! :) The detail in this image is really nicely done, Rona.Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 22, 2010 0
Wow, what an incredible wildlife capture Rona! #9056270Liz blahh November 22, 2010 0
Terrific capture! #9056347Ellen Hodges November 22, 2010 0
Absolutely fantastic light and composition, Rona!! Looks awesome!!! #9056497Michelle Alton November 22, 2010 0
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
November 22, 2010
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Leslie McLain
November 22, 2010
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Jean-Pierre Ducondi November 22, 2010 0
Wow this is very unique and well executed. Excellent action and clarity Rona. WTG.
Nikki McDonald
November 22, 2010
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R. J. Laudenbacher
November 22, 2010
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Monnie Ryan November 22, 2010 0
Terrific action capture, Rona! #9057229Karen Celella November 22, 2010 0
Wow, what an amazing sight, Rona! How exciting to have captured it so beautifully. #9057406
Kathy Salerni
November 23, 2010
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Rona L. Schwarz November 23, 2010 0
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! #9058410Patti Coblentz November 23, 2010 0
It is a fantastic series, Rona...I like what Steve pointed out about the flying in different directions :)
Jeff Robinson
November 23, 2010
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Patrick Rouzes
November 23, 2010
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Terry Cervi
November 23, 2010
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Rona L. Schwarz November 24, 2010 0
Thanks Patti, Jeff, Paddy, and Terry for stopping by. Really appreciate it! #9060452Phyllis H. Burchett November 24, 2010 0
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. #9060582Renata Gusciora November 24, 2010 0
Oh wow!This is out of this world,Rona!Precious!Incredible lighting and color and awesome timing!Perfect! #9060714
Garth D. Beatty
November 28, 2010
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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 0
Big congrats to you Rona on your finalist! #9097097
isabel C. Zepeda
December 13, 2010
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CONGRATULATIONS on this great finalist
Ysa... #9097838
Patti Coblentz December 13, 2010 0
So lovely, Rona...congratulations on your finalist!! #9097868Anita Hogue December 13, 2010 0
Awesome, Rona! Congratulations on this fabulous capture! #9098164Anita Hogue December 13, 2010 0
Awesome, Rona! Congratulations on this fabulous capture! #9098165
Val Feldman
December 13, 2010
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Kathleen Brennan December 14, 2010 0
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 Lewinson
December 14, 2010
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Debby #9098704
Jean-Pierre Ducondi December 14, 2010 0
Big congrats Rona. Awesome.Rony Sagy December 14, 2010 0
Huge congrats, Rona. I am sure we will see this wonderful capture again. #9098986
Terry Cervi
December 14, 2010
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Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 14, 2010 0
WTG on this FANTASTIC finalist, Rona! It's fabulous! :-) k #9099004Gord MacEachern December 14, 2010 0
Big congratulations on your very well deserved finalist Rona, good luck next round! #9099055Ellen Hodges December 14, 2010 0
Huge congrats and very best luck with this awesome finalist, Rona!! #9099150
Nikki McDonald
December 14, 2010
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Debra R. Harder December 14, 2010 0
Huge congratulations, Rona, on your EXCELLENT finalist!! Deb #9099939Peggy Kahan December 14, 2010 0
Amazing capture, Rona. Love the lighting, composition, colors, clarity. Just beautiful. #9100561
Nancyj E. Hovey
December 14, 2010
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Rona L. Schwarz December 14, 2010 0
Thank you all so very much for such generous comments and congratulations - they are very inspiring to me and I really appreciate them! #9100727Joseph T. Pilonero December 14, 2010 0
What a special shot, Rona. Neat thing to see - and to photograph. Congratulations on this finalist. TED #9101248
R. J. Laudenbacher
December 14, 2010
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Leslie McLain
December 14, 2010
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Carol Eade
December 14, 2010
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Julianne Bradford December 14, 2010 0
Love the action you captured here in this awesome image Rona! Hope to see it again! Congratulations on this terrific finalist. #9102813Maria Morrow December 14, 2010 0
Congratulations on this amazing finalist, Rona! #9103038Carol L. Fowler December 14, 2010 0
Big Congrats ! #9103077Renata Gusciora December 15, 2010 0
Congratulations on your incredible finalist,Rona!!!I knew it!:-) #9103455
Patrick Rouzes
December 15, 2010
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Sherran Andersen
December 15, 2010
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Barbara Waldoch December 15, 2010 0
CONGRATULATIONS on all your finalists, Rona! #9104205
Stefania Barbier
December 15, 2010
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Rona L. Schwarz December 16, 2010 0
Thank you all very much again - really appreciate the support and encouragement! #9108035Karen Celella December 16, 2010 0
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Rona!! #9108924
Rosemary Sampson
July 07, 2011
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