Flight of the Sandhill

The reflection is amazing! Awesome composition and capture, very nice colors as well... is this shot from a burst?

A Sandhill Crane is seen at the Camas National Wildlife Refuge in Hamer, Idaho with added flood effect.

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Sunset Sailor says:

Wow, you've turned over a new leaf, James. Or maybe I should say a new feather. Excellent, excellent shot.

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beachwalker2008 says:

Excellent capture - like the added effect too. Maybe a tad dark?

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Lucfan says:

Fantastic picture, thanks
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unicorn81 says:

wonderful lovely attention getter
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delmez92 says:

extra !
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Woody 50 says:

Beautiful light on the back and wings. Very sharp.
Nice capture.
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Unique_Snowflake says:

gorgeous colour!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

MikeJonesPhoto says:

Awesome shot! Love the fake reflection.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Falcon EyE says:

I hear music in your photo my dear friend ;-)

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freelancevirtuoso (Away) says:

Iconic I would say..........my compliments!
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wow!!!!! perfect!!!!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

_ shootpics says:

awesome shot James!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

brian doucette says:

Spectacular clarity and reflections James.

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Michael Bollino says:

Incredible!
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Magicker says:

Oh! WOW
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

DanielKHC says:

Amazing sharp capture, and beautiful use of the flood filter!

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fexy01 (away for a while) says:

Love that effect. Beautiful image.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

seattlec2 says:

Beautiful image. I always enjoy your photostream, your work is amazing!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

jimgspokane says:

Stupendous James!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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What an excellent capture
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

WarrenPrice says:

James,
How do you add that flood effect? And, if it's added, How did you get the reflection in it?
As always, you continue to inspire me.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Photo Passion says:

Great work James, looks awesome.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

.aylin. says:

fantastic shot!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Giorgos~ offline says:

B e a u t i f u l !!!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Kaj Bjurman says:

Great set!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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Fabulous photo, captured at absolutely the perfect moment and with the ideal angle.

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Chee Seong says:

This is perfect, James.
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Philippe Sainte-Laudy says:

brilliant image here!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

McMexicano  says:

wow, great capture and lovely reflection
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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a perfect masterpiece.

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eyecbeauty says:

Amazing...
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

litris says:

Perfect!!! very nice.

Saludos.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

rich66~ says:

beautiful in-flight capture
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Toma01 says:

beautiful work my dear friend!
Have a nice day! - Pls click! (splash crown)

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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

~Rob~ says:

Excellent series of bird shots James~!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

JocelynneB says:

you take the MOST amazing wildlife shots! but you probably already know that :)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

mark_twells says:

Excellent one!

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Dimitri Depaepe says:

Magnificent & Stunning capture.
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M de Moss photography says:

Beautiful blending
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jadefyr says:

This is a wonderful shot
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Superb image and photography!!! WoW!!!

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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

usujason says:

amazing capture, James.
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!!WaynePhotoGuy says:

Fantastic James... and the flood effect works very well...
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

î-löömîn Images says:

Perfect capture. Great flood effect.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Grace Z. says:

This is such an amazing action shot! I love the determination in his...position (?) and how the water fades into the sky. Beautiful!
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GO!GO!加油!!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

FotoFran says:

Lan naturaleza proporciona diseños fotográficos , que por perfectos poco mas se pueden decir de ellos
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

unonymous says:

I love how the horizon is subliminal.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

norjam8 says:

Again, I am stunned. Excellent work, James.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

mikonT says:

400mm! Man you have all the toys! Wonderful photograph, James.

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Jeff Monroe says:

Wonderful shot, love the way you captured this one.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

KarmenRose says:

This is great!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

JS Photoe says:

Beautiful catch!
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It's unbelievable... So great!

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Perfect shot James - absolutely perfect!

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Beautiful shot, James!

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flyingpanther says:

This is simply outstanding. Very nice James.
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Mariusz Petelicki says:

Fantastic shot !
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Panorama Paul says:

Wow James... this is incredible... I wish that I'd taken this PERFECT shot!!!
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NieckQ- [deleted] says:

Wauw this is amazing, the reflecion is perfect !

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MadonnaJ ( away ) says:

Fantastic photo
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jayspost says:

Beautiful image ! well caught James
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AdamBaronPhoto says:

Wow, perfect capture!
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PHOTOROLANDI says:

Great capture and detail James. The point of the wings is nearly touching the water.
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p_jast says:

I think you should rename yourself for Midas of Pgotography.
Any subject you touch become the gold. This one as well.
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Enrique Osvaldo says:

This is amazing. I will take it as a fave.
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Nejdet Düzen says:

Great shot...

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Jeff Clow says:

Brilliant stuff, James.....the photo and the effect work great together.

Superb.
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Nice treatment, James.
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Awesome
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great shot.

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Wonderful!

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wonderful picture

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beautiful capture.

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jcowboy says:

AWEMAZING in-flight capture! Great light and color!

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mrtriggerfinger says:

What a superb moment......
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Christian Frölich says:

Simply awsome James beautifully captured.

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