Woody's 2022 Photon Quest

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Sandhill Cranes mate for life, and their offspring stay with them for a year or longer in a little family unit. In this picture, we have two adults at the front and two juveniles following for a nice family action shot.

 

[Bikerbrent_RIP]

Hey Woody, the Sandhill Cranes story was quite interesting. Thank you.

 

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Tres Amigos

 

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According to information I have read recently, Sandhill Cranes have an extensive language. Their calls may seem random, but each has a meaning. They even make a sound that has been likened to a cat's purr when they are content!

 

[Bikerbrent_RIP]

Nice bird pictures Woody!!

 

[nikonpup]

YOUTUBE HAS A BUNCH OF VIDEOS OF THE CRANES AND THEIR VOCALIZATIONS.

 

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Female Gambel's Quail

 

[blackstar]

Woody, In what situations do you choose 300mm focal length, and situations for 500mm? I (my bad eyes) see similar results in your posted images.

 

[Woodyg3]

Woody, In what situations do you choose 300mm focal length, and situations for 500mm? I (my bad eyes) see similar results in your posted images.

It's purely distance to subject. With the cranes they often come too close to fit in the frame with the 500. I actually had two D500s around my neck, one with the 500 and one with the 300.

 

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This coyote was part of a pack that was quite interested in the birds on the frozen pond

 

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Landings are not always graceful

 

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I like the way this young Mule Deer holds his/her head up high and proud.