Sandhill Cranes - Aerodynamic Duo
by James Hervat
Title
Sandhill Cranes - Aerodynamic Duo
Artist
James Hervat
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Photograph
Description
Photo Copyright J. Hervat
Two sandhill cranes fly in formation. Fossils of close ancestors of these graceful birds show they have changed little in over nine million years.
I love these birds! The sandhills are my favorite residents in the wildlife habitat next to my Wisconsin studio. They are not as plentiful there as I would like, and I usually have to stealthily hunt them down to get within camera range--if I find any at all. For the most part, I was seldom able to get good images of them in flight. If they were flying, it was usually in the opposite direction.
On one especially fortunate day, a pair of them came to me. They appeared from behind a tree line and flew toward to me, almost passing overhead as I kept shooting. They then traced a large circle over the adjacent swamp and, to my surprise, came back towards me again. They did this three times, with me clicking away each time they flew past. Such co-operative subjects! I almost expected them to land next to me and ask if they could order prints!
The International Crane Foundation, headquartered in Baraboo, Wisconsin, works worldwide to conserve the fifteen species of cranes and their ecosystems, watersheds and flyways. All lovers of nature are encouraged to visit their website to learn of their vital and courageous efforts. They are at:
www.savingcranes.org.
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May 29th, 2020
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Comments (36)
Amy Wetmore 20 Days Ago
Great capture!
James Hervat replied:
Many thanks Amy, for your visit, the three favorites, and for adding me to your list!!
James Hervat
Thank you James Dower, for favoriting the crane couple and for adding my gallery to your list!
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Sandhill Cranes - Aerodynamic Duo composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L voted
Marilyn DeBlock
Gorgeous capture!
James Hervat replied:
Many thanks, Marilyn! As I recounted in the description, the cranes were kind enough to keep making passes over me until I got it right!
Ro Wade
This is a great capture! Congrats on your win in the THE PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY GROUP BIRD IN FLIGHT CONTEST! :-)
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, on 2nd Place Win, in The Photography Only Group BIRD IN FLIGHT, contest! v/f
RAY WHITT
A beautiful image, congratulations!
James Hervat replied:
Thank you, Ray--congratulations on your own runaway First Place in the contest! I paid a brief visit to your gallery, it looks to be full of winners!
John Hughes
Congratulations, your wonderful image having been placed 2nd in THE PHOTOGRAPHY ONLY GROUP BIRD IN FLIGHT CONTEST, has been featured on the Homepage of the Photography Only Group, please feel free to add it as a permanent record to the Discussion thread for featured images.
James Hervat replied:
Thank you John, for the feature and special thanks for serving as administrator for the BIRD IN FLIGHT CONTEST, which attracted so many fabulous images!
Brian Baker
Wonderful capture! Congratulations on your win in The Photography Only Group Birds In Flight contest! l/f
Brian Morefield - Prose Imagery
Terrific capture James! L/F/V
James Hervat replied:
MANY thanks Brian, for the kind words, L/F, adding my gallery to your watchlist and your vote for my very photogenic crane couple!
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