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31-MAY-2007

Sandhill Crane

On April 24 I photographed a sandhill crane in Kensington Park, Milford, Michigan: http://www.pbase.com/drjaysel/image/77716131 .
Last Thursday I returned to Kensington and was surprised to see two adult sandhill cranes in the grassy area beside the
parking lot near the nature center. They seemed unconcerned with a mother and two children sitting perhaps 20 feet
from them. I subsequently took these shots at a close distance. Later they walked across the parking lot and
disappeared into a thicket. The red crown on the head indicates that this is an adult.





Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED-IF AF-S
1/400s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso400
Last photo shot with the 80-400mm at 1/200s f/5.6 at 120.0mm iso400 full exif


other sizes: small medium original auto
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1moremile13-Jul-2010 22:43
All beautiful. Wish I had your talent. Would like to vote......
Milan Vogrin20-Oct-2009 19:08
Great shots!V!
Dave Hawkins12-Jun-2009 01:32
Stunning colors, wonderful series
Aivar Mikko14-Jun-2007 15:14
Excellent colors and sharpness. V.
Guest 07-Jun-2007 20:49
Great shots, Jay. You're lucky to see them so close. v.
Guest 05-Jun-2007 04:17
what a spectacular display of images - this bird has great style - it should get on a catwalk.
Tom Munson05-Jun-2007 03:29
Great shot Jay. I luv the color of this bird. V
Jean D05-Jun-2007 01:47
Breathtaking and awesome series of images, Jay! The detail is superb! A big Vote.
Thierry Lucas04-Jun-2007 20:46
Great shot !
Love it.
V.
Marjan Schavemaker04-Jun-2007 19:38
Beautiful trio again, Jay! -V-
Leslie Cohelan04-Jun-2007 19:00
This is a beautiful series of these great birds...if you have ever heard a flock of them then you know the unique chatter that goes on...beautiful lighting and detail
akleja04-Jun-2007 18:05
Absolutely stunning! Big vote.
Guest 04-Jun-2007 17:50
Stunning pictures!!!! Voted.
Peter Stahl04-Jun-2007 17:42
Awesome shots. The detail and compositions are super. GMV.
Liz Bickel04-Jun-2007 16:08
These are all three really super shots, Jay. I absolutely love the unique, curvy body position of the Crane in bottom photo. This fellow sure is wearing a lot of body paint. What totally wonderful captures!!! All three of them. You got great color and clarity.
Guest 04-Jun-2007 14:32
Beautful series. vote
Nestor Derkach04-Jun-2007 13:08
Jay , very nice images , tack sharp and nice exposure !! Vote
Marcia Colelli04-Jun-2007 12:23
beautiful colors and well captured V
Char04-Jun-2007 11:06
Hi Jay,
Excellent captures! \/ I think they hang out there that's where I've seen them a couple of times.
Fong Lam04-Jun-2007 10:24
Lovely cranes and I love the striking red crowns on their heads. Nice series, Jay ~V~
Gordon W04-Jun-2007 08:24
Amazing shots, Jay.
QUERIDO04-Jun-2007 06:38
Beautiful shots,vote
Eric Carrère04-Jun-2007 06:02
Very nice pictures, V.
Gerard Koehl04-Jun-2007 05:22
Wow... magnifique série. Vote
Debbie Blackburn Beierle04-Jun-2007 05:04
Another fantastic series, Jay! Excellent sharp detail. v
Dave Wixx04-Jun-2007 04:51
Stunning colours and detail in the feather, beautiful capture.
Lee G04-Jun-2007 04:02
Beautiful shots! Remarkable colors and details on these guys.
Tricia04-Jun-2007 03:58
Lovely shots Jay, you got them at last!
laine8204-Jun-2007 03:54
How good to be able to come so close to them...great trio of shots, Jay. ~v
Barb04-Jun-2007 03:47
Great captures .
They must be used to people . Around here they are gone if you get to close.
Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik04-Jun-2007 03:41
Wonderful series Jay! Great compositions and color. S&L
CIS04-Jun-2007 03:04
Such marvelous captures, what a lucky encounter!
Cindi Smith04-Jun-2007 02:52
Wow! These cranes are beautiful! Wonderful coloring and perfect detail. Excellent! V
Janet Forjan-Freedman04-Jun-2007 02:36
Great captures with wonderful clarity and colour! Janet
Jess. ( Lady.D.)04-Jun-2007 02:30
Stunning images Jay, outstanding detail and colour.......Jess.
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