Magic Bosque Morn

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Here a couple of Sandhill Cranes take flight to begin their day. This is one of my favorites from our trip to Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge over this past Thanksgiving. I am still amazed at the flare control exhibited by the 300 f4, no other lens I own could even come close to catching this flare-free like this.

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_Bonnie_ says:

Glorious gold, amazing silhouettes. How awesome. Thanks for brightening up my day with this treasure.
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adric1010 says:

an other wonderful work!
congrattttttttttttttt
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Joule W says:

What a stunning sunrise!
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m. geven says:

Just gorgeous! Only pitty is the lines above aint level, maybe crop some more?

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Fort Photo says:

@m. geven, could you suggest a crop with a note perhaps? I'm not sure I know what lines you are keying in on, thanks.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Hot Flash Photography says:

Gorgeous, Fort. You never disappoint.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Rifer says:

Lovely Colors!!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Leviathor says:

Wow. I wish I could comment but my jaw is on the floor.

Instant fave.

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mikeworld says:

Wonderful shot!

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Sepideh! says:

I saw this in A Big Fave
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ElaraSophia says:

This is so beautiful. A really wonderful image.

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Bazalai says:

Wonderful colours, great shot !

I saw this in A Big Fave
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M.Khraibut says:

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jipol says:

I have no voice looking a such picture.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Bright-World says:

Gorgeous!

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rich66 ~~ says:

What a breath-taking shot. There are no words I can add, just let the viewer of the pic sit and take it all in. WOW!
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

KaptainKaveman says:

That big golden colored FAVE! Wow! Great ambiance!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Bev In Colorado USA says:

Saw this on Animal Kingdom.....a truly pro shot, beautiful and excellently captured!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

borealnz says:

Superb shot!! That gold is fantastic!!

I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

1blessedmom Photography says:

Wow - This is stunning! I love the color and silhouettes.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Lusterado says:

Another Excellent capture.

You're on a roll...

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Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

Fabulous. What else can I say.!!!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Photos by Elyssa says:

Another perfect capture! An excellent image!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

ansy says:

super gold! love it!
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paulaloe says:

Wonderful -- fav

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Shacky says:

just amazing

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paddimir says:

I am guessing that m.geven was meaning to rotate it a degree or so anti-clockwise. I don't think it detracts from an amazing image though :) 321
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Dinnovation says:

Lovely!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve took it says:

gorgeous tones and silhouettes!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Dirkvdw says:

A1 Quality
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Chi Liu says:

Awesome shot! Beautiful wild nature image.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Magalie L'Abbé says:

stunning!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

penn_kayaker says:

Awesome!!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

*harvest_ja [deleted] says:

Beautiful. fantastic color!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Deb Snelson (away for a bit) says:

So beautiful!
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Atlapix says:

National Geographic standard!

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marekfoto says:

Beautiful colors, magic moment!

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birdyboo says:

It's been a wonderful night for photo viewing for me. This is magnificent. It's a honor to invite this to the MagicDonkey. It is magic indeed..

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Pacific Landscapes says:

Nice effort well-rewarded. These cranes are beautiful, but the setting and composition is what makes it. Terrific.

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♥Jules♥ . says:

Wow stunning image !! :))

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~Prescott says:

I agree with what Jules said :)

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Bec Thomas Photography says:

Beatiful capture!

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VivienneF says:

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*hb19 says:

Beautiful capture indeed, so well seen & at the right time, the flight of the birds, their silhouettes & the golden colors all tie in so well, I envy you for being there but thank you for sharing this moment....
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

red321 says:

What a fabulous scene, absolutely amazing colors and a striking silhouette. Simply beautiful.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Griffith says:

One right after another, fantastique
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Scott Ingram Photography says:

Majestic. Everything about it works perfectly. Well done.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

myfear says:

Fantastic shot! Great colors. Wish I could be there, now ;)

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hackdaddy says:

Frickin' excellent!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Abdulwahab Al Fares says:

Amazing

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

BruceLee says:

superb!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

bratan says:

unique!!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Lida Rose says:

Incredibly interesting and beautiful!
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Mabar says:

Incredible! Instant fav!

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Cpt<HUN> says:

Oh. I hate it. Makes all my shots worthless. ...) Perfect mood!
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David Lev says:

Awesome!!!
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Edward Barnieh says:

faved, it doesn't look like this is planet earth. amazing..

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xenonb. says:

Wow!! The colors are fantastic and so is the photo! A real master piece!

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flopper says:

Beautiful golden colros! (3:1)
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Cliff Michaels says:

Utterly gorgeous!!
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jocieposse (aka skid ho) says:

Beautiful light and color - love the silhouettes! (1-2-3)
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Guiz1 says:

Uau! Amazing! No more words...
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

BamaWester says:

HOLY MOLY! I haven't paid you a visit in a few days and apparently I've been missing out. This is fantastic....caught my eye immediately. Instant fave.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

MicheKerr says:

Awesome! I really should try to go this year...it's one of those places where I am so awed by the beauty, I _almost_ forget to shoot!
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tony's pics says:

Wow, super fave, such a fantastic shot!!

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∆ toma01 says:

Great wildlife shot! 1-2-3
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bleuet / Anne-Marie says:

Wow! It's magic ! How beautiful the light is ! :-) Wonderful warm colours and amazing silhouettes ! It's pure gold :-)

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Eelco Visser says:

magnificent! a fave
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Al Fed says:

This is marvelous!! A perfect shot!

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in-di-go says:

It is magic!
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kelpie1 says:

Amazing colours and silhouettes, superb large
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nick(jadegreen) says:

utterly breathtaking
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idg says:

fantastic colour - great glow stunning imagery -well done

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Greg' says:

Magical indeed ~~ strikingly superb !!!

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anh quan says:

Stunning!
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Wright914 says:

Awesome Capture
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Flying Fin says:

I love the colour in this shot.

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moocatmoocat says:

truly extraordinary; a fave.
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Just Antony...!! says:

very wonderful!!
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innusa says:

Gorgeous!
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-stockie- says:

Lovely color of sunset. Perfect timing.

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algo says:

Wonderful silhouettes and magical light.
Such a beautiful image.
Yes, great flare control.

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espion says:

magic indeed!

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Don Gru says:

beautiful tones and silhouettes, great work!

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jurmerga says:

aw!! cannot speak! it speaks by itself! gorgeous! and it is not enough that word ;)
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Issi Noho says:

Fantastic !

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esther** says:

Awesome shot!!! Beautiful colors!!
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jimbevan says:

Fantastic shot
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jcowboy says:

One of the most magical photos that I've ever seen!

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V. Mason (Catching up) says:

Beautiful image!! I am from New Mexico.... and will be making a trip to Bosque on my next trip home... inspired by your shots! Fave!
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Walt K says:

Magnificent shot with great color, depth and composition!!!
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MatthewPHX says:

This is amazing! I love the colors and shihouettes.

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Very beautiful colour capture and the silhouettes really complete it.
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Looks like you got all the awards, no wait:

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AnneliesW says:

Brilliant, beautiful, wonderful...whatever!!! I agree with all your visitors here! :-)
Thanks for your visit! You have all the awards allready, so I won't 'tease' you with another one. Faved, of course! :-)
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Johny Day says:

What else can I say ........
My friend you are at a level that I hope to reach one day , a comment from you in my stream is like the best of the invites ;o)
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photofool says:

beautiful! love the golden light.
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Farl says:

the layers of gold and black are simply a marvel
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beautiful golden nature scene ........ killer shot!!!
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