Dance of the Sandhill Crane
Title
Dance of the Sandhill Crane
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Most of the Sandhill Cranes had flown off for the corn fields in the morning, with just a few left when this one started dancing. Although dancing is most common in the breeding season, the cranes can dance all year long, and this photo was taken mid-December.
Sandhill Cranes have an elegance that draws attention. These tall, gray-bodied, crimson-capped birds breed in open wetlands, fields, and prairies across North America. Cranes are extremely social birds, and they communicate via sounds and visual displays. They gesture with whole-body postures and movements, thereby expressing emotion and intent. Sandhill Cranes have a bugling calls that is very beautiful and unique, and can be heard from miles away.
Photo taken on December 15, 2016, at Bosque del Apache NWR in NM
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Won 2nd Place in FAA's Sandhill Cranes contest on 2/21/2024
Won 2nd place in FAA's Waterbird contest on 10/11/19.
Won 2nd place in FAA's TRIBUTE TO OUR ABBIE SHORES FAA contest on 1/30/20
Won 3rd p;ace in FAA's "My Image with the Highest Number of FAA Visitors" contest on 9/3/2023
Won First Place in the Wildlife division of Mile High Wildlife Photography Club's monthly competition in March, 2019.
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Uploaded
December 26th, 2016
Comments (241)
Judi Dressler 18 Days Ago
Thanks very much to the buyer from Aspen, Colorado, who bought a framed print of this photograph on April 4, 2024.
Atalay Karacaorenli 19 Days Ago
Perfection! Congratulations on your win in the Sandhill Cranes contest!
Susan Hodgson 20 Days Ago
Judi, this is beautiful! What a nice pose and light! Congratulations on your sale!
Judi Dressler
Thank you to the buyer from Aspen, Colorado, for buying a greeting card pack of this image on 3/21/2024!
James Hervat
Congratulations Judi, on Second Place for your wonderful dancing crane in the Sandhill Cranes contest. Love the beautiful ballet-esque pose (especially the “jazz wings”! Your work is fantastic! L/F
Jurgen Lorenzen
Revisiting this beautiful Sandhill Crane portrait, Judi, congratulations on your win in the SANDHILL CRANES contest!
Sarah Irland
Congratulations, Judi, on your Win in the Sandhill Cranes Contest for this wonderful photograph! Voted. L/F
Randy Rosenberger
Congratulations on being in the top winners spots of our recent contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery. Your submissions were excellent and surely qualified for top wins. When your works are voted on by your peers, it is quite an honor to be recognized by fellow artists who admire your art works. Thanks for entering this fun contest, and your winning pieces are displayed on our homepage.
Randy Rosenberger
Congratulations on being in the top winners spots of our recent contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery. Your submissions were excellent and surely qualified for top wins. When your works are voted on by your peers, it is quite an honor to be recognized by fellow artists who admire your art works. Thanks for entering this fun contest, and your winning pieces are displayed on our homepage.
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Dance of the Sandhill Crane composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
Kirill Rikart
The majestic crane, with outstretched wings and elegant poise, performs a dance that seems synchronized with the very heartbeat of the earth. Against the backdrop of a vast and serene landscape, this image immortalizes the grace and beauty of the Sandhill Crane's ritualistic dance. Each feather seems to echo a silent melody, inviting viewers to witness the harmonious ballet of these magnificent birds in their natural sanctuary.
Judi Dressler replied:
Wow, I would love to use your comment in my description - would you be okay with that? Thank you so much! Are you a writer?
Judi Dressler 8 Days Ago
Thanks so much to the buyer from Grand Island, NE, who bought a framed print of this photograph on April 15, 2024.