Sandhill Cranes - the "fight"
Sep 23, 2012 00:21:31 #
I have decided to share a couple Sandhill Crane images. Two of them were nesting and the other two were getting close to their nest - closer than they wanted - so a couple fights ensued ! I have never seen this behavior before and was stunned to witness it. Shot with Canon XT and 500mm F6.3 Rokinon mirror lens from monopod. These are not technically great images - but the content is what makes them special IMHO.
Sep 23, 2012 00:23:35 #
imagemeister wrote:
I have decided to share a couple Sandhill Crane images. Two of them were nesting and the other two were getting close to their nest - closer than they wanted - so a couple fights ensued ! I have never seen this behavior before and was stunned to witness it. Shot with Canon XT and 500mm F6.3 Rokinon mirror lens from monopod. These are not technically great images - but the content is what makes them special IMHO.
Wow! way to be in the right place at the right time!
Sep 23, 2012 09:04:39 #
imagemeister wrote:
I have decided to share a couple Sandhill Crane images. Two of them were nesting and the other two were getting close to their nest - closer than they wanted - so a couple fights ensued ! I have never seen this behavior before and was stunned to witness it. Shot with Canon XT and 500mm F6.3 Rokinon mirror lens from monopod. These are not technically great images - but the content is what makes them special IMHO.
Way to go! Right place, right time... Yes. But you still had to take a great shot. Well done you. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Sep 23, 2012 09:42:49 #
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Sep 24, 2012 14:53:44 #
Thanks Paintedspoon - I certainly will never forget it ! And, thanks mdeman - The one with the nest is the one on top in the second image, so I would have to say they won ! The others left soon after - never to return.
Sep 24, 2012 15:59:34 #
I think the technical stuff gets put aside when you get rare shots like these. Although I think the photos are pretty darn good.
Sep 24, 2012 16:16:14 #
Great catch!
That was a "big" fight as these are not small birds......
Pat
That was a "big" fight as these are not small birds......
Pat
Sep 24, 2012 16:59:45 #
imagemeister wrote:
I have decided to share a couple Sandhill Crane images. Two of them were nesting and the other two were getting close to their nest - closer than they wanted - so a couple fights ensued ! I have never seen this behavior before and was stunned to witness it. Shot with Canon XT and 500mm F6.3 Rokinon mirror lens from monopod. These are not technically great images - but the content is what makes them special IMHO.
As I started reading, my first thought was that maybe they were mating. Then I looked at the pictures. Sure does look like a fight. Great pictures.
Sep 24, 2012 23:04:04 #
Thanks to smcaleer and Jay Pat for the views and comments and CCPhotoist as well . These were shot a while back before I got serious about digital cameras and semi-retired.
Sep 24, 2012 23:29:41 #
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