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Sandhill Crane's Family Portrait

Sandhill Crane's Family Portrait

Daddy crane was getting big to scare off a very invasive mute swan while his family looks on. I do have a few more pictures I may share later. When dealing with...
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Daddy crane was getting big to scare off a very invasive mute swan while his family looks on. I do have a few more pictures I may share later. When dealing with nature patience is truly a virtue. Getting the right shot may take hours/days/months of planning and dedication. I stalked this family for weeks and took many mediocre photos. This photo really excited me though because the entire family is framed just right and I love dads energy!
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Canon EOS 7D Mark II

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Aperture f/11 ISO 1250 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 300/1

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Oct, 2015

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