Omaha Lens: Wings on the Wind

Friday, April 4, 2014

Wings on the Wind

The great spring congregation of some half million migrating sandhill cranes along Nebraska's Platte River Valley has now peaked and on the ebb. The cranes are now mostly on the wing in their big push to Canada, Alaska and Siberia. They are a sleek and beautiful creature in flight, as seen here silhouetted against a bright, but cloudy sky. It's little surprise to see why cranes are so revered by cultures the world over.

Contributor to: Wild Bird Wednesday Sky Watch Friday Black and White Weekend

22 comments:

Indrani said...: Wow! What a sight! This is fantastic!; April 4, 2014 at 7:40 AM
marilyn said...: I too, hope these beautiful creatures continue to adapt. I would love to see their migration. Thank You for sharing this small part of it.; April 4, 2014 at 8:15 AM
Sylvia K said...: I do love your birds in flight!! Terrific capture as always!! Have a great weekend, Raf!!; April 4, 2014 at 9:45 AM
Beth Niquette said...: Such grace and beauty--this photo fills my eyes. Which, is the greatest compliment I can give.; April 4, 2014 at 9:58 AM
Margaret Adamson said...: HI That is a wonderful flight shot. Have a great weekend.; April 4, 2014 at 11:39 AM
HansHB said...: Beautiful b&w post!; April 4, 2014 at 4:07 PM
Gemma Wiseman said...: The silhouette shapes of these wings in flight are like some shadow drama. Most impressive.; April 4, 2014 at 6:17 PM
Dragonstar said...: Great photo Raf. Beautiful shapes and a fine range of tones. Lovely.; April 5, 2014 at 4:11 AM
ladyfi said...: Wow - so dreamy and gorgeous!; April 5, 2014 at 5:07 AM
Gerald (SK14) said...: wonderful capture - the back and white treatment highlights the stark reality of migration; April 5, 2014 at 3:33 PM
Stewart M said...: 1/2 a million cranes in one area would be a remarkable thing to see - one day perhaps.

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne; April 5, 2014 at 11:36 PM
LonettA said...: Brilliant photo in B&W! Wonderful contrast!; April 7, 2014 at 2:04 AM
Pat said...: Beautiful image!; April 7, 2014 at 3:15 PM
Taken For Granted said...: Beautiful photo of majestic birds on their long migration.; April 11, 2014 at 11:06 AM
Pikkupirtin Lotta/Sirpa said...: Fantastic photo! Looks so beautiful in B&W :); April 12, 2014 at 1:55 PM
Jarek said...: Wow! Beautiful image. Wonderful contrast!; April 16, 2014 at 3:10 AM
longbeachpeninsuladailyphoto said...: You've captured their beauty in flight perfectly. Your photos are always gorgeous!; April 21, 2014 at 12:23 AM
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http://asthecrackerheadcrumbles.blogspot.com/2014/04/tuesdays-sites-to-see_29.html; April 29, 2014 at 1:49 AM
Lady Lilith said...: Wow. Wonderful Capture.; April 29, 2014 at 11:04 PM
Kate said...: It's a great B&W photo showing those beautiful birds in flight. Wish I had been there to hear them.; June 24, 2014 at 7:14 PM
amo sin blogg said...: Beautiful photo !!; June 5, 2015 at 10:35 AM
Gattina said...: Gorgeous photo !; June 6, 2015 at 1:07 AM

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