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Feb 13, 2021 05:38:00   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
jdtonkinson wrote:
I had the pleasure of going to Whitewater Draw, a game refuge in S.E. Arizona Tuesday morning. This is one of the winter homes for these beautiful birds. An estimated 27,000 Sandhill Cranes are spending the winter here before leaving in the Spring. There are also numerous Snow Geese, Wigeons, Northern Pintails, Green-wing Ducks and other ducks here.

I had a fabulous time, and want to go back again soon before they leave.
At first I saw only the Snow Geese , some ducks and a few cranes. Slowly the Sky darkened with flocks of Cranes descending on the ponds. This went on for some time. I was amazed at seeing how gracefully they descend and land amongst the crowds.
I am new at in-flight photos, and the P950 is probably not as well suited as your DSLRs or Mirrorless cameras.
But I kept trying different settings to try to capture the beauty of them in flight and landings.

I took almost 2000 photos , so It's taking me some time to process and pare them down.


I hope you enjoy these
I had the pleasure of going to Whitewater Draw, a ... (show quote)



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Feb 13, 2021 06:42:59   #
Arca
 
jdtonkinson

These are very nice captures of these magnificent birds. Every few years I try to get to 'Wings Over Willcox' in southeast Arizona, not too very far from your location south of Tucson. January and February are the months for that location as well. Stay safe.

Arca

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Feb 13, 2021 06:44:46   #
nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL
 
Very nice!

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Feb 13, 2021 08:13:28   #
ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA
 
Nice variety and beautiful captures Jim.

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Feb 13, 2021 08:54:38   #
Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY
 
Very nice set.

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Feb 13, 2021 09:54:47   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
Arca wrote:
jdtonkinson

These are very nice captures of these magnificent birds. Every few years I try to get to 'Wings Over Willcox' in southeast Arizona, not too very far from your location south of Tucson. January and February are the months for that location as well. Stay safe.

Arca


Thank you Arca, I have heard about that place , but I believe for me, Whitewater draw is a little closer.
But I truly enjoyed my experience. It was thrilling to watch them fly in , hover and land into the crowds.

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Feb 13, 2021 09:55:08   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
J-SPEIGHT wrote:


Thanks Jack

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Feb 13, 2021 09:56:08   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
ecobin wrote:
Nice variety and beautiful captures Jim.


Thank you very much Elliot. Glad you liked them.

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Feb 13, 2021 09:56:38   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
nimbushopper wrote:
Very nice!


Glad you enjoyed them nimbushopper

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Feb 13, 2021 09:56:58   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
Vince68 wrote:
Very nice set.


Thanks Vince

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Feb 13, 2021 10:12:09   #
Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL
 
All great captures.

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Feb 13, 2021 10:27:27   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
Hereford wrote:
All great captures.


Thank you

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Feb 13, 2021 10:56:51   #
MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana
 
Will have to consider that trip when we come to GV next winter. What zoom lens are you using?

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Feb 13, 2021 11:22:38   #
erickter Loc: Dallas,TX
 
Excellent shots!

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Feb 13, 2021 12:20:51   #
John from gpwmi Loc: Michigan
 
Very nice captures, jdt.

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