Growing Cranes
The Sandhill Crane Colts are getting big!14 total reviews
Comment from Donna Ruiz
WOW! I LOVE this shot. I saw my first Sandhill Cranes in Yellowstone this May and immediately fell in love with them. They are such interesting birds. This shot with parents and 2 juveniles is just fantastic. Your stop action caught them all in mid step which is just great. Really lovely shot!!! Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2018
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WOW! I LOVE this shot. I saw my first Sandhill Cranes in Yellowstone this May and immediately fell in love with them. They are such interesting birds. This shot with parents and 2 juveniles is just fantastic. Your stop action caught them all in mid step which is just great. Really lovely shot!!! Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 17-Jul-2018
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Thank you for the extra star for this one :) This is the first year I have seen them in person too so I know that thrill! I think they are pretty cool birds and I am so happy that this couple (who mate for life) have two babies :)
Comment from Starla Cascade
Great nature shot! These sand hill cranes make me smile, almost giggle, because of their gangly appearance I suppose. Nice that both survived and thanks for your artist notes on that. Well focused and composed.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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Great nature shot! These sand hill cranes make me smile, almost giggle, because of their gangly appearance I suppose. Nice that both survived and thanks for your artist notes on that. Well focused and composed.
Comment Written 16-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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Thank you! They are so fun to watch :)
Comment from Photopeb
Nice capture of the foursome of sandhill Cranes! The seem to not mind a quick photo! Your image has good details and nice colors. Your lighting and exposure are nicely controlled and you have good technique and technical excellence. Good story telling ability and center of interest. Nice technique and technical excellence. Nice colors and harmony.
Good job. Thanks for sharing....
Regards.
Paul
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2018
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Nice capture of the foursome of sandhill Cranes! The seem to not mind a quick photo! Your image has good details and nice colors. Your lighting and exposure are nicely controlled and you have good technique and technical excellence. Good story telling ability and center of interest. Nice technique and technical excellence. Nice colors and harmony.
Good job. Thanks for sharing....
Regards.
Paul
Comment Written 15-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2018
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Thank you very much! It's nice to see you :)
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Well timed still motion shot of these marching subject!
Military camouflage plumage...
Verdant overtone!
Visually appealing & soothing.
Controlled illumination.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2018
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Well timed still motion shot of these marching subject!
Military camouflage plumage...
Verdant overtone!
Visually appealing & soothing.
Controlled illumination.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 15-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2018
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Thank you very much!
Comment from iPhone7
Great capture of this Sandhill family. yes it is unusual that both make it and this is a great testament to how Mother Nature always knows what to do for the benefit of all. Nice "Family" portrait Grace. Looking forward to more as you record the Family progress ~ Steve
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2018
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Great capture of this Sandhill family. yes it is unusual that both make it and this is a great testament to how Mother Nature always knows what to do for the benefit of all. Nice "Family" portrait Grace. Looking forward to more as you record the Family progress ~ Steve
Comment Written 14-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2018
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Thank you very much Steve for your nice comments and interest in these guys :) I think it's fascinating to watch them grow.
Comment from nikman
Yes, it's nice to know that this small batch of birds are thriving! Your nice composition offers us an enjoyable look at them. Exposure and sharpnesss are good. Nicely done!
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2018
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Yes, it's nice to know that this small batch of birds are thriving! Your nice composition offers us an enjoyable look at them. Exposure and sharpnesss are good. Nicely done!
Comment Written 14-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 15-Jul-2018
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Thank you very much :)
Comment from ArtistCharles
Nice shot of the family. I didn't realize it took them that long to be able to fly. That might explain the survival rate. Good action shot. The color is good and you can really see the difference between the adults and the youngun's. Well done.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Nice shot of the family. I didn't realize it took them that long to be able to fly. That might explain the survival rate. Good action shot. The color is good and you can really see the difference between the adults and the youngun's. Well done.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Thank you :)
Comment from Sean T Phelan
What an interesting picture this is,Grace!
Your photo of this family group of long legged Cranes looks great and it's a lot of fun to look at!
Another really 'Good Show',my friend! : )
~Sean
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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What an interesting picture this is,Grace!
Your photo of this family group of long legged Cranes looks great and it's a lot of fun to look at!
Another really 'Good Show',my friend! : )
~Sean
Comment Written 14-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Thank you! I enjoy watching these guys. They have that prehistoric look and great colors :)
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They certainly do,Grace! : )
Comment from Sange
Holy walking Sandhill Cranes Greenie! Fine focus, eye clarity, stop action and great true and Natural colors.
You did a fine job on this family of 4.
;)
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Holy walking Sandhill Cranes Greenie! Fine focus, eye clarity, stop action and great true and Natural colors.
You did a fine job on this family of 4.
;)
Comment Written 14-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Lol! Thank you Sange. I really like that they are a family of 4 :)
Comment from CREZart
Very cool. I really miss seeing the Sandhill's. Where I live now we don't have them. You have captured a great shot of this group high stepping it along. Sharp focus and no distracting clutter around the background. Thanks for the memories.
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Very cool. I really miss seeing the Sandhill's. Where I live now we don't have them. You have captured a great shot of this group high stepping it along. Sharp focus and no distracting clutter around the background. Thanks for the memories.
Comment Written 14-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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This is the first year that I have seen these birds in person. It has been a real treat! Thank you for your nice comments. I'm glad this image is the next best thing :)