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8-Oct-2014 T.A.LeRoy

"Boss" Crane

Hermannshof, Germany

The common crane (Grus grus), also known as the Eurasian crane, is a bird of the family Gruidae, the cranes.
A medium-sized species, it is the only crane commonly found in Europe besides the demoiselle crane. Wikipedia

Canon EOS 7D ,Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L USM
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barbarajoy26-Jun-2025 23:48
A ballet scene! A wonderful dance of the cranes, captured perfectly!
Hennie & Lies Lammers24-Nov-2015 10:05
Fantastic image of these cranes Tom. V
hamery23-Nov-2015 10:19
Excellent tone and an outstanding capture with this sharp crane, Tom. Exemetly low pov here ! VvV
Ika Zinka Eferl26-Oct-2015 15:08
Excellent photography of this beautiful scene ,the light is stunning ...really lovely bird scene!V
janescottcumming25-Oct-2015 18:18
Yes, he does look rather bossy! Great catch. V
Rosi Blaurock25-Oct-2015 17:22
Excellent image.
Dennis Hoyne25-Oct-2015 03:39
A superb shot of these active birds in this field of stubble, the lighting and colors are beautiful! V.
Marcia Rules24-Oct-2015 20:46
Strong and impressive, at the decisive moment! V
Jackdad24-Oct-2015 20:38
Interesting to see these cranes. They are a rare breeding bird in the UK.
laine24-Oct-2015 20:05
A night at the ballet....lovely V
Walter Otto Koenig24-Oct-2015 16:32
Looks like the Boss is giving them instructions Tom. A terrific photo with this perspective. "V"
Irene Wehrli24-Oct-2015 15:23
Fabulous composition and love the low angle, Tom! Nice that some of them have the wings open…
Irene
David Lewins24-Oct-2015 12:50
Superb capture!
Marcia Colelli24-Oct-2015 12:37
Wonderful perspective with beautiful light. V
Pepe Lugash24-Oct-2015 11:45
Round'm up! :-) Great capture with the long lens. BV
peterjay4524-Oct-2015 11:37
Wonderful, warm light on these cranes. Your title is perfect.
As always, outstanding photography, Tom.
Yvonne24-Oct-2015 10:37
He really does look like he's in charge of this mob eh! v
Blandine Mangin24-Oct-2015 08:03
beautiful capture ! v
barbarajoy24-Oct-2015 07:58
Dancing in the sun on a grassy stage! A lovely performance captured beautifully! V
Ceya24-Oct-2015 05:16
Excellent shot with lovely light and great poses! V
Gerard Koehl24-Oct-2015 04:50
Magnifique prise de ces grues cendrées. V
Paco López24-Oct-2015 04:16
Great!!! BV!
Carol Rollins24-Oct-2015 03:51
A beautiful capture of a new bird to me. We have Sandhill Cranes wintering here.
Carl Carbone24-Oct-2015 02:58
Great photo, Tom. I love how the center bird seems to be directing the others.
Nirvan Hope23-Oct-2015 23:51
Fantastic capture of this social scene! I wonder what they're looking at and commenting on!
bill friedlander23-Oct-2015 23:50
Love the picture, love the title! The low angle is perfect! V
Jeff Real23-Oct-2015 23:39
Your amazing compositions are always a delight and this is a sterling example ~V~
Graeme23-Oct-2015 22:27
An excellent capture of these crane's Tom.V
Kim23-Oct-2015 21:16
A wonderful capture Tom, well done! V
Ken Chambers ARPS23-Oct-2015 20:58
Wonderful composition, taking Boss Crane, dead centre. Tom
Don23-Oct-2015 20:45
Excellent perspective and with a story to tell; I like The Boss.
Tom Munson23-Oct-2015 20:38
Nice work, Tom.
Mairéad23-Oct-2015 20:24
What an impressive sight!
globalgadabout23-Oct-2015 20:01
excellent shot...the one does seem to be taking charge too..V
Chris Morton23-Oct-2015 19:38
good to see this exuberant group and the warm light makes it all the better
Helen Betts23-Oct-2015 19:30
That is just marvelous, Tom. And very aptly titled! V.
John Hamers23-Oct-2015 19:19
Excellent capture of these cranes in so many lovely poses. V!
joseantonio23-Oct-2015 19:18
Very nice low angle.V.
Neil Marcus23-Oct-2015 19:17
An impressive bird. Good long view image.
Martin Lamoon23-Oct-2015 19:17
Dance of the cranes! an excellent capture.
v
Colin Storey23-Oct-2015 19:16
Fantastic image of them all with these poses. v
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