Dancing Before Dawn 1462
In the predawn minutes on the crane ponds at Bosque del Apache refuge, sandhill cranes are beginning to stir, after a chilly night's rest. I can see shapes and movement across the water, but it is far too dark to make out details. The camera has a hard time finding focus, and it's impossible to gather a clear photo of objects in motion. Sandhill cranes, rejuvenated from their repose, begin to dance and frolic. I focus the camera as well as I can, and try to capture the essence of what it means to awaken to the joy of being a sandhill crane. With a gangly grace, they turn, bow, jump and run. Adults and even the juvenile cranes join in the fun. By the time the sun has broken the horizon most of the cranes have already flown off and dancing is a passing thought, giving way to the mornings task of finding the next meal. Ah, the joys of being a sandhill crane!
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Dancing Before Dawn 1462
In the predawn minutes on the crane ponds at Bosque del Apache refuge, sandhill cranes are beginning to stir, after a chilly night's rest. I can see shapes and movement across the water, but it is far too dark to make out details. The camera has a hard time finding focus, and it's impossible to gather a clear photo of objects in motion. Sandhill cranes, rejuvenated from their repose, begin to dance and frolic. I focus the camera as well as I can, and try to capture the essence of what it means to awaken to the joy of being a sandhill crane. With a gangly grace, they turn, bow, jump and run. Adults and even the juvenile cranes join in the fun. By the time the sun has broken the horizon most of the cranes have already flown off and dancing is a passing thought, giving way to the mornings task of finding the next meal. Ah, the joys of being a sandhill crane!
#ILoveBirds #ILoveNature #ILoveWildlife #WildlifePhotography in #NewMexico #Nature in #America #USA #SandhillCranes #Canon #DrDADBooks #Bringit #Photography #Picoftheday #Photooftheday