Posted by Dan Walters on March 27, 2011 at 11:10 PM
More cranes from Monte Vista. A lot of fun photographing these birds.
Posted by Dan Walters on March 27, 2011 at 11:12 PM
#2
Posted by Dan Walters on March 27, 2011 at 11:12 PM
#3
Posted by Kurt Bowman on March 28, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Your shots turned out awesome Dan! Very hard to choose a favorite, but I think the first one edge out the others for me. Love the water falling off the feet and it really captures their attitude.
Posted by Dan Walters on March 28, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Thanks Kurt! Need to hit Bosque next year!
Posted by Todd Caudle on March 28, 2011 at 12:16 AM
Pretty much hatin' on you right now, too, Dan... That first one? Man!
Posted by Bill Pelzmann on March 28, 2011 at 1:39 AM
Yes, indeedy...what everyone else said! And once again, professional caliber work from a master at wildlife photography.
I just love each and every one of these. If there's any justice in this world, your work would see publication often.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on March 28, 2011 at 8:50 PM
Great action in the first two ( got some hops in #1!) and I really like the feathers on the tips of the wings in the third. I sem to say it everytime I see your work so I'll say it again... top notch!
Posted by Dan Walters on March 29, 2011 at 1:04 AM
Thanks a lot! I appreciate it!
Posted by Rene Pirolt on March 29, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Really excellent shots Dan! I love the sweet light and gold and blue colors in the background!
Posted by Doug Koepsel on March 29, 2011 at 11:18 AM
These are all cool, but 3 has an element of grace to it.
Wow, that first one, beautifully timed shot documenting a very dramatic behavior. Big congrats on that one! The others are wonderful as well, but that first one sticks out from all the many, many crane shots I've seen.
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17 repliesI just love each and every one of these. If there's any justice in this world, your work would see publication often.