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Uploaded: September 07, 2012 13:46:40

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1/800s @ f/11, ISO 320, Nikkor 500mm f/4.0 VRII, @ 700mm with 1.4X teleconverter (Animals)
Migrating Sandhill Cranes taken at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area, Linton, IN. It was a beautiful day with clear, blue skies late afternoon on February 26,2012...it was thrilling to see (and hear!) so many cranes, so close up!

Comments

Kathy Salerni level-classic September 07, 2012

Oh Rona, what a spectacular image! Unbelievable clarity, detail, sky and composition! I predict "Winner." #1485169

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 07, 2012

What a Great thing to see - Outstanding capture of them Rona!! #10313437

Leslie McLain level-classic September 07, 2012

An amazing capture, Rona. #10313467

Monnie Ryan September 07, 2012

Quite the cast of characters, Rona - terrific action capture! #10313489

Kevin Nugent level-classic September 07, 2012

A beautiful capture!!! #10313634

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 10, 2012

Fantastic work, Rona!! Perfect timing and the details are superb!! Outstanding work, my friend! A fave! #10317450

Val Feldman level-classic September 11, 2012

Add another Fave, Rona! I can't imagine (altho I sure would like to witness) migrating sandhill cranes - bet it was an absolutely spectacular shooting day for you - and this capture sure proves it so! Wonderful stop action, beautiful comp and amazing detail...what a moment captured - perfectly! #10318825

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