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    Ken Watkins
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    Another marvelous sighting on my birthday, this time a Grey Crowned Crane.

    Taken in Lake Mburu National Park, Southern Uganda, 25th June 2012

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    F6.3, ISO 800, 1/640

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    Hi Ken, excellent detail on both the feathers and crest. The head and crest are separated nicely from the BG, and only wish he had turned his head a little more towards you.

    At the local pond in Pretoria ( Austin Roberts ) where I frequent lately, there are 2 cranes there, but they are always in the shade, so no chance of any shots - yet.
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    Wow!! Beautiful bird. Love the details on feather with tiny droplets on it, exposure, big crown and alert position. Well done.

    - Maya
    Last edited by Maya Raut; 07-17-2012 at 10:15 AM.

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    The details and colors are great. While I like this pose, I wonder if you were able to get any from a lower vantage point.
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    Great image you captured here! Like the colours and detail! Ditto on a lower angle would have made it even better.

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    Hi Ken,
    A belated Happy Birthday!
    I love the composition and the IQ is terrific. Great feather detail in crest and blacks.
    My only wish is for a bit more of a head turn.
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    very nice Ken,sharp with good detail and nice color.thanks.

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    Wonderful detail on the crown and feathers... Lovely vibrant background
    Hope you had a great birthday Ken, many more to come

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    Thanks everybody for your comments, the angle of the head was selected deliberately to give what I think is a slightly aloof look.

    I have some more with more conventional selections.

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    Sharp, nice detail, well exposed. Agree regarding the shooting angle.

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    Magnificent image of Grey Crowned Crane in habitat,Sir.Lovely composition.Love the excellent feather details and colors.
    I like the crest very much.l also love the way he is searching something in the grass. Superb expression.
    Regards.

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