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The Long Flight

The Long Flight

Sandhill cranes arrive in California by the thousands in the fall as part of their yearly migration from the northern tundra areas. These large, long-necked bi...
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Sandhill cranes arrive in California by the thousands in the fall as part of their yearly migration from the northern tundra areas. These large, long-necked birds display beautiful gray plumage often mixed with a rusty color. A distinct identifying feature is their reddish crown.
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Unbelievably beautiful...such masterful and creative post production!!!

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Gigantic beauties...….lovely to see not so much to hear

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Love the wing action you got each in a different position how cool is that!!!!

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Beautiful!!! ...and love the artistic touch!! : )

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Beautiful on the wing:-)

You composed them so well. especially when they fly so fast. Gorgeous masterpiece!

What a wonderful find and capture.

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