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African Crowned Crane

© Mark Oxley

African Crowned Crane

Uploaded: January 08, 2003 12:02:43

Description

Taken at Marwell Zoo, UK.

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic January 08, 2003

Wow, he's beautiful!! #18192

Janet R. Pedersen May 26, 2019

Absolutely brilliant, Mark. I take photos of these birds all the time and have NEVER gotten a wonderful shot like this. I love it! #39444

Mark Oxley May 26, 2019

Thank you very much Carolyn & Janet, your support is greatly appreciated. #39458

Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019

Wonderful shot Mark! This is so perfect - I love the composition, lighting, sharpness, detail, colors and texture in the feathers! The green background is gorgeous and provides the perfect contrast!

Cathy :) #39486

Lem Metro May 26, 2019

Near perfection. #39497

Faith Locke Siewert May 26, 2019

Fantastic! Wow, the background colour truly frames the beauty of the bird well. #39499

Judith G. Secco May 26, 2019

Incredibly beautiful shot! #39508

Gary H. Minish level-classic May 26, 2019

Beautiful bird and an exceptional photo of it, Mark! Love the perfect lighting and detail. #39543

Heather K. McFarland May 26, 2019

STUNNING!! You rock Mark! #39625

Carol Engstrom level-classic May 26, 2019

Wonderful! #39650

Mark Oxley May 26, 2019

WOW, Thank you all so much for your encouragment, your all to kind and I'm very humbled by all your wonderful comments. #39838

Carole Lydon May 26, 2019

Hi Mark

Been waiting to see what you produce for this contest and yet again a beautiful picture. You been head-hunted yet for any of your pics? What kit do you use?

Again Mark - fantastic!
#39897

Wolfgang Dolak May 26, 2019

Yes, fantastic again, Mark, your animal photos are a real treat altogether!
birdie #39966

Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019

Outstanding, Mark! #39995

Robert Pranagal May 26, 2019

gobsmacking image!
what a composition, and the colors! #41448

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Congrats again, Mark!! Ooohhh...this is way cool! Good luck! #55055

Carol Engstrom level-classic May 26, 2019

Congratuations again, Mark. Nice to see so many of your images in the finals. #55092

Gary H. Minish level-classic May 26, 2019

I suspect this will be in the winning category, Mark! Congrats so far :-) #55131

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 26, 2019

Congrats on this and your other finalists! Great job!! #55191

Wolfgang Dolak May 26, 2019

Congratulations from me also, Mark. On this and all the others!
birdie #55220

Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019

Congratulations on finals, Mark!

Cathy :) #58606


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