Ovoid...from whence he came - a photo on Flickriver

Included in galleries:
Varia...# 12: www.flickr.com/photos/44436788@N03/galleries/721576307941...
and Birds Beautiful: www.flickr.com/photos/nandu2/galleries/72157630945390164

September 2012 featured in the blog of The Sunshine Group: flickrsunshineblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/birds-part-2.html

Sandhill cranes are large birds, about 3-4 feet tall. The wingspan can be over 5 feet wide. .
Sandhill cranes have mostly grayish feathers-- the shade of gray can vary widely. The forehead has a bright red patch that is one of the most noticeable features of the bird. The cheeks are white. Although the feathers are gray, sometimes they can have a reddish-brown appearance. The reason for the change in color is that sandhill cranes preen themselves by rubbing mud on their feathers. The mud can be brown or red. The red mud comes from iron rich environments.
Source: www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Wildlife-Library/Birds/Sandhill-Cran...

Taken on: July 26, 2012

Tags:

Annette LeDuff

Photo: Annette LeDuff

Milford MI

07-26-2012

Nature

Sandhill Crane

Bird

Nikon Flickr Award

Composer's Breath

CONNOISSEUR

Favorited

AdministrationExquisite

Damn!IWishI'dTakenThat!!!

heartsofoak

TheSunshineGroup

Sunrays+5

CherishYourDreamsandVisions

mfcc

My absolute favorite pictures

TheGalaxy

S Johnson's Fauna High Quality Images

THE LOOK level 1 RED

Remember That Moment Level 1 Bronze

FotoArtCircle Level 1

THE LOOK level 2 YELLOW

THE LOOK level 3 ORANGE

Included in Galleries

THE LOOK level 4 PURPLE

THE LOOK level 5 GREEN

LaPetiteGalerie

Super-SixStage#1

FineGold

Level 1 Auto Focus

Remember That Moment Level 1

Remember That Moment Level 2 Silver

Level 2 Auto Focus

THE LOOK level 6 BLUE

The New Ring of Excellence

Image Excellence

Remember That Moment Level 2

ThePerfectPicture

Nature'sPrime

Chariots of Nature (Level 1)

Chariots of Nature (Level 2)

FOTOFUCINA

UBEJ

AwesomeBirds

Feathers+Beaks=Birds

Nice As It Gets Level 1

SirHenryandCo.

COTH

COTH5

VigilantPhotographersUnite

VPU1

VPU2

VPU4

VPU5

VPU3

VPU6

VPU7

VPU8

VPU9

VPU10

Above and Beyond 500+ L1

InfiniteXposure « less

Sets appears in: • Favorited • Most Interesting more » • Included in Galleries • Wildwing Lake • Kensington Metropark • Birds • Animal Portraits « less

Groups appears in: • Spectacular Animals-Invited Photos Only • SJohnson's Fauna PLEASE READ: surgery complete doing well more » • **Brilliant~Eye~Jewels** INVITED PICS ONLY! P1/C2 • Damn! I Wish I'd Taken That!!! (Invite Only) Post 1-Award2 . • Feathers+Beaks=Birds (P2 / C2) • Nikon flickr Award (Post 1 - Award 3) • Ultimate~Brilliant~Eye~Jewels (Admin Invites Only/pls comment 2) • My absolute favorite pictures • *Music To My Eyes*~L1 w/7 Levels ~Active Sweeper ! ~ P1 A5 ~ • Colors Of The Heart! *Invited Images Only*! • La Petite Galerie *** (No people) *** (P.1 / C.2) • NATURE'S PRIME (P1/A4) • Composer's Breath • AWESOME BIRDS ! (Award 2 Please) • The Galaxy & Stars 1 (P1/C5 - No Art Images) • Fine Gold • hearts of oak .. an invitation group.. P1/C2 • Image Excellence Manipulated ONLY! 30/60 NO SL!!!!~P/1 A/2 • Ring of Excellence (Post 1/Award 5) - CLOSED • PURE color and shape • THE LOOK level 1 RED • ♥♥ Mes Favoris "Coup de cœur" ♥♥ • THE LOOK level 2 YELLOW • THE LOOK level 3 ORANGE • THE LOOK level 4 PURPLE • THE LOOK level 5 GREEN • THE LOOK level 6 BLUE • Chariots of Nature - Award FIRST 3 - Post 1 Summer Contest 17 • FOTOFUCINA - Associazione Fotografica Salice Salentino • InfiniteXposure L2 (P1, A5) • InfiniteXposure L3 (P1,A5) « less

Camera: Nikon D3100, f/5.6, 1/2500 sec, 260mm (=390mm), ISO 3200 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D3100
Lens:	55.0-300.0 mm f/4.5-5.6
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	1/2500 sec
Focal Length:	260mm (35mm equivalent: 390mm)
ISO:	3200
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	High gain up
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery 6.0.6001.18000
Show full info

Stats: 3,412 views / 366 comments