Sandhill Crane Trio Take-Off
by Judi Dressler
Title
Sandhill Crane Trio Take-Off
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Sandhill Cranes spent every night in the water of the large pond at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge during the winter. And shortly after sunrise every morning, they would take off in small groups for the nearby corn fields, where they would spend the day. This group of three was especially lovely with their reflections shining on the pond, which only happened here and there as the sun peeked occasionally through the large clouds.
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 call that is very beautiful and unique, and can be heard from miles away.
Photo taken on January 9th, 2019, at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in NM.
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January 23rd, 2019
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Comments (56)
Morris Finkelstein
Fabulous photograph of Sandhill Cranes taking off with great light, colors, timing, and composition, Judi! F/L
Judi Dressler
Thank you so much to the buyer from Baden-Württemberg - Germany who bought a print of this photograph!
Gull G
“Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you’re passionate about something, then you’re more willing to take risks.” 💖 Congratulations on your recent sale of this amazing Work!💖
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #16 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.....L/F/Tw
Angelo Marcialis
Congratulations Judi, your Fine Art Photograph is being featured this week on the Home Page of the FAA Group "The Magic Hour Of Blue And Gold Photography". To ensure that your feature is archived properly, please post your image in the group's “Featured Images And Thank You’s: Thread #4 December/2020, located in the Discussions link. You are invited post your own individual “Thank You For The Feature(s)” thread as well.
Sharon Mayhak
Judi, you work is incredible!! Love the action in this one. It looks like they're running on water!! Wonderful light.
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