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Uploaded: 07/10/09 12:20 AM GMT
Grey Crowned Crane
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This was taken today, at the African Safari Wildlife Park, in Port Clinton, Ohio. Click Here if you care to see more about the park. Thanks for the comments

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.moongirl
07/10/09 12:21 AM GMT
Very unusual looking bird! Excellent capture, nice details and clarity!
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*Carissa*
::tigger3
07/10/09 12:26 AM GMT
What a great close up and wonderful details of this beautiful and unusual bird. I have been to Port Clinton, and did not know this place existed. ♪ ♫ :)sandi♪ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
.Genver
07/10/09 12:27 AM GMT
Beautiful crane photo,the clarity is very good as well as the light,thank you for the link too,Jim.
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.Lynthirteen
07/10/09 12:27 AM GMT
Now that is some haid do!!! What a unusual birdie. Never seen one of these before. I have said it before. I love been a part of this site. I get to see so many things which I wouldn't otherwise. Thanks for sharing. Lyn.
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A photograph is a memory in the raw. I will always treasure mine.
.icedancer
07/10/09 12:34 AM GMT
Marvelous close up of this bird Jimbob. Such magnificent colours and detail, plus great lighting
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.Joanie
07/10/09 1:07 AM GMT
You took this????? Holy cow, its so professional!! Man Jim, this is truly your best! Gorgeous focus and color and so nice and close up! Outstanding!
Joanie
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Love and live.
.Starglow
07/10/09 1:36 AM GMT
Interesting capture. Lots of detail in the feathers and lovely color to this bird. Super shot.
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.SatCom
07/10/09 1:48 AM GMT
You outdid yourself this time Jim. This is your best to date, and has got to be headed straight to the top.
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Sometimes I do get to places just when God's ready to have somebody click the shutter. - Ansel Adams....... My Gallery
::Marzena
07/10/09 1:51 AM GMT
Oh what a surprise !
I was expecting the normal steel machine LOL
Beauty !!!
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.amishy
07/10/09 2:00 AM GMT
Fabulous! What an incredible shot Jimbob! It's stunning in it's clarity and detail! :)Ami
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.flanno2610
07/10/09 2:25 AM GMT
Now that's a mohawk!
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.ohpampered1
07/10/09 2:47 AM GMT
Outstanding capture Jim! I love the birds regal looks and what great clarity, and what I love the most is the lighting! This is one of you best photos, but I must say you do have many (best)!
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Come over to the dark side, we have cookies. :)
.diaz3508
07/10/09 2:57 AM GMT
Jim Congrats on this shot ... it's amazing, the detail in this close up is beautiful ..
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Jellybean
.muki7
07/10/09 3:31 AM GMT
An excellent capture of this unusual looking African Crane, Jimbo. Great colour, detail and lighting in this beauty. Great job.

Ed
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Enjoy nature, Take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footprints
.DragonQueen
07/10/09 3:40 AM GMT
awesome
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~Double-M-A~ Im a crazy dancer who loves icecream YAAAYY
.J_E_F
07/10/09 4:20 AM GMT
What a stunner! Looks like a gold crown to me or do I need a new monitor?
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::0930_23
07/10/09 4:40 AM GMT
Excellent JimboB. I had this in the VB and thought it was great and probably from Africa. I didn't realize this Africa was in the Buckeye state. Clarity is perfect and the dark, blurred background really sets the photo apart. A wonderful post.

TicK

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.gbo911
07/10/09 5:59 AM GMT
Beautiful close up photo, I like the shadows on the bird.
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::Dunstickin
07/10/09 6:09 AM GMT
Looks like it has a hair-do like I had in the 60's!!!lol

Neat take on this one pal..
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* Owing to the deterioration in my hands, I find that I cannot comment as much as I should..But please know...I do look at all your posts!..and will leave my 'moniker' >OB< when I do so!...Thank you all * OwdBob'sGallery
.Ramad
07/10/09 8:46 AM GMT
This guy has just got up and hasn't even combed his hair! LOL! Good capture of the strange bird Jimbob. I like that hairdo and the half painted face.
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.marcaribe
07/10/09 11:12 AM GMT
Very nice close of the Grey Crowned Crane, he must be royalty since he is crowned. But what an impressive crown he wears! Wonderful shot Jimbob!

Diane
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::verenabloo
07/10/09 11:29 AM GMT
Wow, what a great photo of a great bird!! Love the whole thing. Nicely done my friend. The light is perfect! But that 'do' has got to go!! hehe. Verena
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::Roseman_Stan
07/10/09 12:32 AM GMT
Fine shot Jim. You really got the detail crisp and clear.

Stan
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.gonedigital
07/10/09 3:19 PM GMT
Splendid photograph of this dazzler Jimbob, it's good to see your enjoying the beauty of such a pretty pretty bird. I won't tell your Redneck friends, your secret safe with me buddy.
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.mesmerized
07/10/09 6:04 PM GMT
Wonderful rich colors and fabulous detail...what an unusual and ornate bird...great job in the capture, Jimbobo.
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.Olaus
07/10/09 9:24 PM GMT
Wonderful picture with excellent sharpness and clarity. Very good work Jim!
Christer
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::susanlynn
07/10/09 9:30 PM GMT
Beautiful feathered friend you've found here.
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Life is a Constant Audition
::SEFA
07/10/09 10:09 PM GMT
Impressive bird and a beautiful photo. Great post!
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SEFA
::100k_xle
07/11/09 11:35 AM GMT

Wish we had those in the Swamp.
They would be pretty easy to Spot.
Thanks for sharing this Unusual Bird Jim.

Excellent Color and Clarity!

E J
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
::allisontaylor
07/11/09 1:18 PM GMT
Stunning profile of this striking bird. Love the detailed pose and colors. Excellent.
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.Catharina1
07/11/09 3:29 PM GMT
Super photo!! Mich
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::Hottrockin
07/14/09 11:52 PM GMT
THIS doo would lOOk good on YOU!!

8~O

Neat-o take!!
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
.SR21
07/15/09 10:17 PM GMT
I really liked this shot...very well done!
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::cynlee
07/19/09 3:05 PM GMT
Great lighting on this crane and fine photography.
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