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HAB911

(9,752 posts) Sat Apr 27, 2024, 06:48 PM Apr 2024

Very windy and the large birds love soaring

Sandhill Crane at 3000' I'm sure, 1200mm cropped heavily

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Very windy and the large birds love soaring (Original Post) HAB911 Apr 2024 OP

Iconic and transcendent! Love it! Mousetoescamper Apr 2024 #1

thank you! HAB911 Apr 2024 #7

This is an amazing photo, my dear HAB911! The cropping brought out the fantastic details. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2024 #2

thanks peggy HAB911 Apr 2024 #8

That is an awesome shot, HAB911. brer cat Apr 2024 #3

Thanks! HAB911 Apr 2024 #9

Wow! That's not a bird. That's Pure ART. On the wing. calimary Apr 2024 #4

Thank you! HAB911 Apr 2024 #10

So beautiful. It makes me feel free just to look at it. littlemissmartypants Apr 2024 #5

thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed! HAB911 Apr 2024 #11

Splendid! majdrfrtim Apr 2024 #6

Thanks so much! HAB911 Apr 2024 #12

Awesome capture! nt TeamProg Apr 2024 #13

Mousetoescamper

(6,497 posts)

1. Iconic and transcendent! Love it!

Reply to HAB911 (Original post)

Sat Apr 27, 2024, 07:05 PM

Apr 2024

HAB911

(9,752 posts)

7. thank you!

Reply to Mousetoescamper (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 28, 2024, 07:04 AM

Apr 2024

this has long been my favorite subject. unlike my aircraft photos, opportunities for these are just rare. I was washing my car when I noticed two of these circling overhead in strong winds, gaining altitude so fast. I rarely go outside without my camera, and it paid off today!