East African Crowned Crane

© Kathy Salerni

East African Crowned Crane

Uploaded: October 11, 2015 | Entered: October 11, 2015 09:55:02

Description

The East African crowned crane is a tall, majestic-looking bird that sports a sort of crown of tall, stiff, golden feathers. The crane's long legs and neck and excellent peripheral vision help it spot predators in the tall savanna grasses.
Many people believe that these cranes are able to bring rain with them, so they add pictures of cranes or their movements into their own rituals to bring about the rainy season. The crowned crane is the national bird of Uganda.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 10/10000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D750

Comments

Rudi Reiner level-classic October 11, 2015

Superb colors & detail, nice work! #1639593

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 11, 2015

Definite fave for me! Sooo beautiful, super colors, clarity and overall presentation Kathy! Wow!!!! #11384661

Candace M. Cleveland October 11, 2015

Oh Kathy ! You beat me to it! I was just getting a crane ready..Gorgeous.!! #11384665

Linda A. Braddock October 11, 2015

Kathy, Beautiful Capture and Bird ! #11384671

John Connolly October 11, 2015

What a proud looking bird this is Kathy! Your light and excellent detail make for a superb portrait! #11384703

Leslie McLain level-classic October 11, 2015

Beautiful capture and effects, Kathy. #11384739

frank w. degenhardt October 12, 2015

Absolutely gorgeous Kathy. The colors are so beautiful but its the amazing details that leave me in awe. Stunning beauty. #11384936

Teresa Burnett level-classic October 12, 2015

Wonderful capture, Kathy!! Beautiful sharp detail and perfect color...and I love your post processing!! #11385226

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