African Crowned Crane [Contest Finalists January 2003]
Uploaded: January 08, 2003 12:02:43
Taken at Marwell Zoo, UK.
Carolyn M. Fletcher January 08, 2003
Wow, he's beautiful!! #18192Janet R. Pedersen May 26, 2019
Absolutely brilliant, Mark. I take photos of these birds all the time and have NEVER gotten a wonderful shot like this. I love it! #39444Mark Oxley May 26, 2019
Thank you very much Carolyn & Janet, your support is greatly appreciated. #39458Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019
Wonderful shot Mark! This is so perfect - I love the composition, lighting, sharpness, detail, colors and texture in the feathers! The green background is gorgeous and provides the perfect contrast!Cathy :) #39486
Lem Metro May 26, 2019
Near perfection. #39497Faith Locke Siewert May 26, 2019
Fantastic! Wow, the background colour truly frames the beauty of the bird well. #39499Judith G. Secco May 26, 2019
Incredibly beautiful shot! #39508Gary H. Minish May 26, 2019
Beautiful bird and an exceptional photo of it, Mark! Love the perfect lighting and detail. #39543Heather K. McFarland May 26, 2019
STUNNING!! You rock Mark! #39625Carol Engstrom May 26, 2019
Wonderful! #39650Mark Oxley May 26, 2019
WOW, Thank you all so much for your encouragment, your all to kind and I'm very humbled by all your wonderful comments. #39838Carole Lydon May 26, 2019
Hi MarkBeen waiting to see what you produce for this contest and yet again a beautiful picture. You been head-hunted yet for any of your pics? What kit do you use?
Again Mark - fantastic!
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Wolfgang Dolak May 26, 2019
Yes, fantastic again, Mark, your animal photos are a real treat altogether!Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019
Outstanding, Mark! #39995Robert Pranagal May 26, 2019
gobsmacking image!Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019
Congrats again, Mark!! Ooohhh...this is way cool! Good luck! #55055Carol Engstrom May 26, 2019
Congratuations again, Mark. Nice to see so many of your images in the finals. #55092Gary H. Minish May 26, 2019
I suspect this will be in the winning category, Mark! Congrats so far :-) #55131Carolyn M. Fletcher May 26, 2019
Congrats on this and your other finalists! Great job!! #55191Wolfgang Dolak May 26, 2019
Congratulations from me also, Mark. On this and all the others!Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019
Congratulations on finals, Mark!Cathy :) #58606
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