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Photographer Jen van Wijn  Jen van Wijn {Karma:24075}
Project #56 Wildlife and Insects Camera Model Olympus SP550UZ
Categories Nature
Candids
Film Format
Portfolio Lens fixed
Uploaded 10/9/2008 Film / Memory Type XD 1GB
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Views 362 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/
Critiques 17 Rating
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Location City -  Krugersdorp
State -  GAUTENG
Country - South Africa   South Africa
About The Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) is a bird in the crane family Gruidae. It occurs in dry savannah in Africa south of the Sahara, although it nests in somewhat wetter habitats.

There are two subspecies. The East African B. r. gibbericeps (Crested Crane) occurs from eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo through Uganda, of which it is the national bird, and Kenya to eastern South Africa. It has a larger area of bare red facial skin above the white patch than the smaller Balearica regulorum regulorum (South African Crowned Crane) which breeds from Angola south to South Africa.

The Grey Crowned Crane has a breeding display involving dancing, bowing, and jumping. It has a booming call which involves inflation of the red gular sac. It also makes a honking sound quite different from the trumpeting of other crane species.

The nest is a platform of grass and other plants in tall wetland vegetation. The Grey Crowned Crane lays a clutch of 2-5 eggs. Incubation is performed by both sexes and lasts 28-31 days. Chicks fledge at 56-100 days.

The Grey Crowned Crane is about 1 m (3.3 ft) tall and weighs 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs). Its body plumage is mainly grey. The wings are also predominantly white, but contain feathers with a range of colours. The head has a crown of stiff golden feathers. The sides of the face are white, and there is a bright red inflatable throat pouch.


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Marian Man Marian Man   {K:80636} 10/10/2008
not much chance to photograph animals dear Jen. there is a Zoo but must have another camera....
went there last year
http://www.usefilm.com/image/1374636.html
http://www.usefilm.com/image/1374530.html
but I could shoot well the white lions and the tiger etc.....
maybe in the future
warm hugs
Marian

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Nicole Besch Nicole Besch   {K:72664} 10/10/2008
He looks very beautiful and proud!Great details and colors.I like also the shadow and the good presentation my dear Jen:)))!
I got yesterday the news from my travel agency that my trip to China is cancelled because of the crisis through the world a lot of people has cancelled the trip and now they don't have enough people to do it,I will get back all my money because everything was paid already.I don't want to do the river cruise with another agency I know this one what I have I booked is very serious and it was a five stars ship.So I think I will stay at home.... everything is crazy at the moment!
Anyway I wsih you a nice weekend:)
Hugs to you,
Nicki

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Stan  Hill Stan  Hill   {K:35352} 10/10/2008
Jen, my rule is post what I like. Sometimes it ends up being only what I liked and sometimes others find it interesting as well.. Just be true to yourself. It is all a matter of personal preference and taste. It is always interesting what an image will bring to the table for comments, sometimes others see something you completely missed. That is the beauty of it all.
Be well, Stan

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 10/10/2008
I am surprised about all the good things that have been said dear friend, never really sure wether its the right thing I do, the bird was indeed pleasing to me as well, it had so much details and was walking there gracieus, what a difference with a Marabu:)) Thank you my dear friend, wishing you a good morning!
Hugs jen

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 10/10/2008
Thank you dear Koc, I never knew shadows are this
important for shots, its funny how I learn here
more and more, its like one big class:))
Be well and wishing you a great weekend!
Hugs Jen

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 10/10/2008
Don't you get jealous of her/his haircut my dear:)
Suppose as always it must be a male again, too
bright and beautiful to be a female:))))
Very happy you like it, where have you been
lately, always guessing which country, Crete was
great and dusty!
xxJen

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 10/10/2008
Thank you my sweet Marian, its feels great you
like it, as birds are not my speciallity, Dave is much better in this, always struggle with eyes
and the right position:)) How about you and animals?
Wishing you a sunny good morning, very early here
but have my class in a while,
Big hugs and kiss, Jen

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 10/10/2008
You are very nice dear Dave in commenting this,
it makes me smile you like it:))
I do have another one, but not sure if its good
enough, its more bright but can't see its blue
eye very well, do you have cranes over there?
Thanks for being my friend, be well and good
morning to you!!
Hugs Jen

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 10/10/2008
Thanks my honey, it must be tough to get back to work,
Have you seen anything of London being there?
How did Bangee survive that whole week,
is she fine now?
Have a lovely day and be well,
Big kiss and hugs,
jen

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Jen van Wijn Jen van Wijn   {K:24075} 10/10/2008
It must be a she, isnt it:) although I guess it will be a male having this beauty. Indeed her hair has the right proportion of gel and wax, must be a good mirror:
Yes I uncluded a frame, getting better indeed, just with all your help and my photoclass will teach me more in technics in 3 hours again...I hope:)) Good Morrrrrrrrrrrning dear, Jen

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Stan  Hill Stan  Hill   {K:35352} 10/10/2008
Dear Jen, the others have said it all so I will say this Crane Rocks!!! Great clarity, etc, etc, etc. And besides that I find it quite pleasing to my eyes. Well done, another potential wall hanger.
Be well, Stan

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k o                            c (saatci)  k o c (saatci)    {K:8257} 10/9/2008
excellent capture. wonderful colors and beautiful shadow...
well done, Jen...

best wishes...
k o c...

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AJ Miller AJ Miller   {K:49168} 10/9/2008
Nice hairdo! I like the way you've got the complete shadow in the image.

AJ

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Marian Man Marian Man   {K:80636} 10/9/2008
cute!!!!!!
well composed image with wonderful colors and fine details!!!!
that shadow is fantastic!!!!
big hug
Marian

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Dave Stacey Dave Stacey   {K:150877} 10/9/2008
Excellent capture of the colour and details of the bird, Jen! I like your composition, especially the way you've included the whole shadow on that red earth. An interesting "about", too.
Dave.

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Arif Ertan Ersoy (aersoy) Arif Ertan Ersoy (aersoy)   {K:27380} 10/9/2008
beautiful colours dear jen:)
very well composed.,
hugs and kisses,
rif

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Wolf Zorrito Wolf Zorrito   {K:78768} 10/9/2008
Ow, she is as beautiful as you are my Princessa. She has a good hair day. The colors of her neck, head and crown are superb and all sharp. Wow, amd you have included a frame too.
You get better every day my dear.
Huggies (..) Harry

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