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Sandhill Cranes

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Don't Look Back - Youssou N'Dour
Bee Bop a Lula - Gene Vincent

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Sandhill Cranes

comments (21)

  • Larry Bliss
  • Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
  • 31 Dec 2008, 02:40
The misty waters and the silhouettes of the cranes make this a fine image...
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Larry. I did get wonderful light in Fla. You are probably familiar with these birds. They are new to me.
The light make it a very quiet shot!

I like it very much!
Mary MacADNski: I did have beautiful light for the Florida shots. I was out at seven every morning.
  • vintage
  • Australia
  • 31 Dec 2008, 06:33
Wonderful photo Mary
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Vintage. The light was so nice.
This is a lovely shot Mary - but slightly spooky!
Mary MacADNski: There is nothing spooky about these birds. They are not shy like the herons and you can easily get this close. They do a fabulous mating dance.
  • Jessie
  • New Zealand
  • 31 Dec 2008, 06:55
Beautiful shot.
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Jessie.
This is beautiful Mary. Just what I needed on a freezing cold foggy morningsmile
Mary MacADNski: This was a mist rising to a warm, warm day. You could go outside and take some photos of the ice fog.
I like the landscapes where the fog predominates. Here in addition you have secured those magnificent units of great birds!
Mary MacADNski: When I was away it was foggy many mornings. They are wonderful birds and they dance with each other.
  • Alan
  • Just up the road from Settle, North Yorkshire
  • 31 Dec 2008, 08:18
Very attractive, Mary. I like the mistiness in this and the stance of the cranes.
Mary MacADNski: They do dances with each other and I got a couple of shots where it is obvious. I wish I'd known how to take movies with the camera. I would have used it then.
Beautiful shot.
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Stefania.
  • Tracy
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 31 Dec 2008, 11:47
What a lovely shot Mary, I dont find it spooky at all.smile
Mary MacADNski: There is nothing spooky about these birds. They are not very shy and you can easily get this close. Glad you like it, Tracy.
  • Astrid
  • Netherlands
  • 31 Dec 2008, 12:15
This is a high quality picture Mary, the mist, the reflections in the water, the colours.
Everything is spot on.
A joy for the eye.
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Astrid. Glad you like it.
  • Padraig
  • United Kingdom
  • 31 Dec 2008, 15:33
delightful shot, I love the silhouettes and the light mist
Mary MacADNski: The light was wonderful at 7am each day.
  • martie
  • United States
  • 31 Dec 2008, 15:50
Nice composition! It is so peaceful - well done!
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, martie.
This is superb Mary. The silhouettes and the light are fabulous!
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Richard!
  • VZ
  • United States
  • 31 Dec 2008, 16:06
I see you used your stay in Florida to the fullest. Good for you.
ps. Very unusual song from Youssou N'Dour. Too westernized pops. I like his real African stuff much better.
Mary MacADNski: I like his African stuff better too. His songs are always very long. Happy New Year, VZ.
  • Fabrice
  • France
  • 31 Dec 2008, 17:26
I love this shoot, Mary, with this little mist that rises in the distance ...
Happy New Year to you.
Mary MacADNski: Thank you very much and the best of the new year to you too.
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 31 Dec 2008, 17:54
Very good use of the backlight. Bee bop a lula indeed smile The best for the new year.
Mary MacADNski: If you've seen their mating dance you would understand the reason for the song.
  • Scarlet
  • Netherlands
  • 31 Dec 2008, 19:49
Such a tranquil scene Mary, it's lovely. best wishes for 2009!
Mary MacADNski: It's a lovely spot. Happy New Year to you too.
Lovely, Mary! I've seen these beautiful birds doing their mating "dance" and it was a stunning sight of leaping, hopping and flapping - all done very gracefully. Have a great 2009, walking and taking many more great photos!
Mary MacADNski: Isn't it the most fabulous sight!? Thanks for the good wishes and I return them to you.
Beautiful Atmosphere here ! Bravo !
Mary MacADNski: It was stunning light each morning.
  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 3 Jan 2009, 16:04
Elegant birds...elegant image, Mary.

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