Near Sandhill Symmetry

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From the Cornell Lab of Ornithology:

The Sandhill Crane does not breed until it is two to seven years old. It can live up to the age of 20. Mated pairs stay together year round, and migrate south as a group with their offspring.

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pfflyers1 says:

WOW WOW WOW
Awesome shot
Colors and detail are superb
Not to mention the positioning and reflection
Greatness achieved
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earthrhythms says:

Superb! This is National Geographic quality....
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sparkspill says:

awesome shot!
wonderful reflection!
im like looking at National Geogaphic Magazine!
very lovely....
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

crimfants says:

I very much like the way the symmetries work together here.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

tanakawho says:

Is this real?! Very nice!
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Hot Flash Photography says:

Wow, Fort. This is outstanding. You've gotta be excited about this one.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Johny Day says:

The best looking X I ever seen , I'm a reflection Freak , and this one is so SPECIAL
Bravo !!

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

gregor_y says:

Everything in sync! A great photo, Mike!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

dreamscapepics says:

Wow, that is amazing, and what great timing and patience you have!
Stunning!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

NY_Doll says:

really excellent!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

thomas cristopher says:

Beautiful orange in the birds. I also love the texture of the water with all the foliage(?) sticking out.
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Chi Liu says:

Great shot!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

nature_lover says:

Wonderful shot!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Abdulwahab Al Fares says:

Wow

wonderful shot

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Sepideh! says:

Magnificent capture!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Fantastic shot.(3:1 Group)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

walla2chick says:

Spectacular in every way!
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

ESOX LUCIUS says:

Sheer perfection!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

beakerpics says:

Superb! Great composition and exposure. Perfect in every way.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Cloud Chaser [deleted] says:

Natural perfection... Bravo.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

jimbevan says:

Fantastic, the reflection makes this photo special

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Bev and Steve (In Alaska) says:

Great catch! Lighting and wonderful composition.

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ImageInnovation Photography says:

Superb reflections. Nice catch. [321]
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

in-di-go says:

Great symetrie!Fantastic!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

V_I_N_Z says:

The moment.
Perfect shot. Excellent wildlife gallery!
3-2-1
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

AlexandraPhotos says:

Amazing shot. Really beautiful

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Ava Babili says:

Beautiful and interesting

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Poet for Life (more off than on these days) says:

The symmetry is amazing! Very well seen and captured!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

∆ toma01 says:

Nice reflection
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

KaptainKaveman says:

Yeah! What THEY said! lol. Great shot!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Fantastic!

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

trykemom says:

We have sandhills year around but you seldom see them near water. This is so cool how they have posed. Great reflections too.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

EdZee says:

Beautiul reflections. Well done.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

LINDAC928 says:

very cool...I see these guys every so often in south florida
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

1blessedmom Photography says:

Spectacular symmetry! Such a great shot!
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Awesome shot!
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flopper says:

wow, great symmetry! (3:1)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

vtpeacenik says:

What an incredible moment you captured, and how beautifully.

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rovingmagpie says:

Excellent colors, excellent reflection!

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***TR.iPod says:

Wow! Great shot! Love the framing!

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Tanya Mass says:

Very beautiful photo!!!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

linda yvonne says:

What a wonderful shot.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

russellk says:

an unusual shot, good work
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Abercrombie says:

Tool cool! Great shot!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Photos by Elyssa says:

Wow! Did you have to pay them to pose like that for you? ; ) What a moment capured!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

bratan says:

this is just a magical shot!!
Love it!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Deb Snelson says:

Wow -- love the composition! And colors!
It's a fave for me!
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

onelungbreathin says:

excellent!! just, excellent!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

rémi avec un i says:

Fantastic !
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Geoff Allen says:

I'll join the chorus. Great photo!

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jcowboy says:

Perfect timing, color and composition! AWEMAZING!

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

isolano. says:

Excellent!

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

trisheroverton says:

So cool looking!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Ivone. says:

Excellent capture!~you have truely grasp the sheer meaning of photography congrads.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Wonderful symmetry. X marks the spot!

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great cattch! very impressive!
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

blue foot says:

This is fantastic, such clarity you could have posted it upside down ....if you know what I mean !!! Love it !!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

*harvest_ja [deleted] says:

Beautiful contrasts and composition.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

photos by jr says:

What a fantastic shot you have. Very nice.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Chrissie64 says:

!! Excellent symmetry!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

esther** says:

Wonderful composition!!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

dhahi alsaeedi says:

amazing shot.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

jamespcullen says:

great shot mAJIC
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

sindri_skulason says:

Wow...perfect capture. Excellent work. :-)

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innusa says:

Awesome shot!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Stéphane Miller says:

Wow, wonderful shot! excellent reflection! lovely shot! :)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

earthrhythms says:

I invite you to add this great 25+ faves picture to 25+ Faves
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harrycalgary says:

Wow spectacular
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alonsodr says:

Beautiful! Love the reflections you catched!

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Wonderwend says:

Great shot - love the symetry, it makes this one stand out from the crowd.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

bluefam says:

wonderful. nice catch.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

ajschroetlin says:

This is awesome. Great capture, Michael.

I WILL make it down to Bosque next year.

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flopper says:

wonderful again!
I saw this in A Big Fave
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blupesce says:

Excellent !
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sunny-drunk says:

I saw this in A Big Fave
love it..............fantastic symmetry.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

artsyevie says:

Outstanding . . . your work is beautiful.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Pockafwye says:

Splendid!
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bleuet / Anne-Marie : back with a new P.C. says:

I first thought it was a montage and then I saw the different spots of color :-)
Fantastic composition with great reflection and colours ! :-)

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Franc. says:

The beauty of the symmetry. Stunning shot.
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jude says:

this is *awesome* symmetry +!!
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BamaWester says:

Ha....great eye. I love this shot. Faved.
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

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beautiful :)

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jose_miguel says:

Another great picture.
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dujarandille says:

The most incredible "X" I´ve ever seen :)

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Reir says:

Great shot
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JoelDeluxe says:

wow! astounding shot, well done! ditto above!
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s u c h y (Stewart) says:

love the symmetry. great shot!
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Steve Byland says:

What an incredible photo - I love it (find a magazine cover that needs this photo)
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missnoma says:

Four Corners, Birdsville Track, South Australia...
They should purchase this photo from you as their emblem.
Everything has been said above.
Fav.
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NatashaP says:

Your nature shots are simply stunning!!!

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lifeasiseeit says:

What can you say that someone hasn't already said abolve me. I love this!
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AnnuskA - AnnA Theodora says:

you know when you are going through some photos, they are really nice and stuff, but then you just see some and your eyes go wide open involuntariously as to capture the most of what's been seeing... and inside your brain a voice says: "wooowww!!"

it happened just now...
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(Βαγγελης) Vangelis (Photo Greko) says:

Beautiful shot and details!!!

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Melissa_A says:

What a SHOT...amazing the reflection is brilliant...wow!
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Roselea says:

Splendid shot!
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Santi RF says:

Nice capture!
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g.hennings says:

WoW wonderful shot!
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Cyrus khamak says:

Love the texture, symmetry and harmony.
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