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Magic Bosque Morn by Fort Photo.
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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  Pro User  says:

an other wonderful work!
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Joule W  Pro User  says:

What a stunning sunrise!
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m. geven  Pro User  says:

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

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Fort Photo  Pro User  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.
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Hot Flash Photography  Pro User  says:

Gorgeous, Fort. You never disappoint.
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Rifer  Pro User  says:

Lovely Colors!!!
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Leviathor  Pro User  says:

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

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mikeworld says:

Wonderful shot!

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ElaraSophia says:

This is so beautiful. A really wonderful image.

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Bazalai  Pro User  says:

Wonderful colours, great shot !

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jipol  Pro User  says:

I have no voice looking a such picture.
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Bright-World says:

Gorgeous!

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rich66 ~~  Pro User  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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KaptainKaveman  Pro User  says:

That big golden colored FAVE! Wow! Great ambiance!
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Bev In Colorado USA  Pro User  says:

Saw this on Animal Kingdom.....a truly pro shot, beautiful and excellently captured!!
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borealnz  Pro User  says:

Superb shot!! That gold is fantastic!!


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1blessedmom Photography  Pro User  says:

Wow - This is stunning! I love the color and silhouettes.
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Lusterado says:

Another Excellent capture.

You're on a roll...

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Philippe Sainte-Laudy  Pro User  says:

Fabulous. What else can I say.!!!

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Photos by Elyssa  Pro User  says:

Another perfect capture! An excellent image!
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ansy  Pro User  says:

super gold! love it!
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Shacky  Pro User  says:

just amazing

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paddimir  Pro User  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
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Dinnovation  Pro User  says:

Lovely!
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Steve took it  Pro User  says:

gorgeous tones and silhouettes!

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Dirkvdw  Pro User  says:

A1 Quality
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Chi Liu  Pro User  says:

Awesome shot! Beautiful wild nature image.
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stunning!

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Awesome!!!
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Beautiful. fantastic color!
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Deb Snelson (away for a bit)  Pro User  says:

So beautiful!
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National Geographic standard!

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marekfoto  Pro User  says:

Beautiful colors, magic moment!

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Pacific Landscapes  Pro User  says:

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

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Wow stunning image !! :))

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I agree with what Jules said :)

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Bec Thomas Photography says:

Beatiful capture!

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*hb19  Pro User  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....
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red321  Pro User  says:

What a fabulous scene, absolutely amazing colors and a striking silhouette. Simply beautiful.
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Mark Griffith  Pro User  says:

One right after another, fantastique
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Majestic. Everything about it works perfectly. Well done.
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Fantastic shot! Great colors. Wish I could be there, now ;)

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hackdaddy says:

Frickin' excellent!
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Amazing

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BruceLee says:

superb!
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bratan  Pro User  says:

unique!!

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Lida Rose  Pro User  says:

Incredibly interesting and beautiful!
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Mabar  Pro User  says:

Incredible! Instant fav!

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Cpt<HUN>  Pro User  says:

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

Awesome!!!
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Edward Barnieh  Pro User  says:

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

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xenonb.  Pro User  says:

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

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flopper  Pro User  says:

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

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

Beautiful light and color - love the silhouettes! (1-2-3)
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Uau! Amazing! No more words...
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BamaWester  Pro User  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.
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MicheKerr  Pro User  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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Great wildlife shot! 1-2-3
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bleuet / Anne-Marie  Pro User  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  Pro User  says:

magnificent! a fave
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This is marvelous!! A perfect shot!

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It is magic!
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kelpie1  Pro User  says:

Amazing colours and silhouettes, superb large
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utterly breathtaking
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fantastic colour - great glow stunning imagery -well done

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Magical indeed ~~ strikingly superb !!!

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Stunning!
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Awesome Capture
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Flying Fin  Pro User  says:

I love the colour in this shot.

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truly extraordinary; a fave.
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very wonderful!!
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Gorgeous!
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Lovely color of sunset. Perfect timing.

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Wonderful silhouettes and magical light.
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magic indeed!

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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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Fantastic !

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Awesome shot!!! Beautiful colors!!
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Fantastic shot
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One of the most magical photos that I've ever seen!

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V. Mason (Catching up)  Pro User  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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Magnificent shot with great color, depth and composition!!!
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Very beautiful colour capture and the silhouettes really complete it.
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Brilliant, beautiful, wonderful...whatever!!! I agree with all your visitors here! :-)
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beautiful! love the golden light.
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the layers of gold and black are simply a marvel
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beautiful golden nature scene ........ killer shot!!!
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