Synchronized in Flight


Posted by Ron Day on Sat Feb 22, 2020 5:10 pm

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A pair of Sandhill Cranes photographed at Bosque del Apache, NWR, on a February evening a few years ago. Please click on image to view it full size. Thank you.
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by Cynthia Crawford on Sat Feb 22, 2020 5:38 pm
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Fantastic image, Ron. Just stunning with both birds sharp and that beautiful background. Truly a work of photographic art.
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by Mike Milicia on Sat Feb 22, 2020 6:09 pm
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Nice two-fer flight shot! Great BG with nice hint of habitat.
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by SantaFeJoe on Sat Feb 22, 2020 7:23 pm
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Great image and, especially, fantastic BG to show off the pair with no distractions.

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by Jakejacoby on Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:20 pm
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Beautifully composed and photographed Ron. B/G compliments both SHC's which are tack sharp. Well done and congrats.....
 

by Carol Clarke on Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:25 pm
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Absolutely beautiful! I love the symmetry, exquisite detail, perfect techs, gorgeous colour palette and golden light. In other words, I love everything about this wonderful image, Ron. A masterpiece!

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by Gary Gulash on Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:29 pm
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Perfect dof selection to go with great subjects all in a gorgeous scene...wow. Great work Ron.
 

by Debapratim Saha on Sun Feb 23, 2020 1:23 am
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Wonderful shot!! Congrats on this well deserved EP.
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by peter makuch on Sun Feb 23, 2020 4:58 am
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perfectly timed on your part, the details, the bg and the colors with-in this image are awesome, it's a beauty RON.
 

by himadri roy on Sun Feb 23, 2020 7:54 am
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Phenomenal frame sir. Congrats.
 

by Charles Gangas on Sun Feb 23, 2020 8:09 am
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Superb image Ron, congrats on a well deserved EP.
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by david fletcher on Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:15 am
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Top, top drawer Ron. A real pleasure to view. Magnificent image in all regards. congratulations
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by tinyfishy on Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:22 am
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Nice lighting and BG.
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by Karl Egressy on Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:30 am
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perfect synchrony, beautifully captured, Ron.
 

by Eia on Sun Feb 23, 2020 10:12 am
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A must to view on d/b. Beautiful color and detail. A treat to see their synchrony. 
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by Ron Day on Sun Feb 23, 2020 1:31 pm
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Thanks everyone for your nice comments. They are greatly appreciated. And thanks to NatureScapes for the EP. It's an honor.
 

by hawksnaturphoto on Sun Feb 23, 2020 2:00 pm
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Beautiful image Ron, the light, the pose and the subjects are beautiful, complemented by a beautiful background, my compliments
 

by AForns on Tue Feb 25, 2020 8:41 am
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Beautiful image Ron !!! Love seeing them in pairs, difficult to capture Like the similar poses, sharpness and sweet background !!! Big Congrats !!!
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