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Gallery: AvianPosted February 3, 2014112 views5 comments

This male Grey Crowned Crane is displaying to his lady in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
EOS 1D MkIV
200 -400 mm F4 at 280mm
F 6.3
ISO 800
1/5000

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5 comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 3, 2014 at 11:33 AM

Interesting display and amazing color variations in this crane. From brown to black, light gray to dark gray, then throw in some white, red and top it all off with a golden crown.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 3, 2014 at 1:08 PM

Great pose, Ken. Looks like the light was a bit harsh, but you take what you can get sometimes.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on February 3, 2014 at 8:17 PM

Very nice behavioral image. It is a beautiful bird with lots to show off! Sharon

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on February 4, 2014 at 12:52 AM

Jim, Dennis and Sharon,
Thanks for your comments, much appreciated

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Comment posted by William Bickle on February 4, 2014 at 8:53 AM

Hello Ken

Beautiful Capture with the Action & interactions!:)

Bill

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