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Demoiselle Crane


Demoiselle Crane
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Copyright: Peter van Zoest (PeterZ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1312 W: 70 N: 2765] (9171)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-07
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70, AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6 G, Digital RAW
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-04-18 10:17
Viewed: 645
Points: 43
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Demoiselle Crane, Anthropoides virgo is a species of crane that breeds in central Asia, with a few found in Cyprus and eastern Turkey, even far as western and Northern Pakistan. The crane migrates to Africa and South Asia in winter.

Characteristics
The Demoiselle is 85-100 cm long with a 155-180 cm wingspan, slightly smaller than the Common Crane but with similar plumage. It has a long white neck stripe and the black on the foreneck extends down over the chest in a plume.
It has a loud trumpeting call, higher-pitched than the Common Crane. Like other cranes it has a dancing display, more balletic than the Common Crane, with less leaping.

Life
During the breeding season, marshy areas are preferred the living spaces, while the cranes are more commonly found in dry grasslands throughout the winter. The birds usually nest no more than 500 m away from a main source of water. Damp marshes, steppe habitats, and meadows are all other areas in which the Demoiselle Crane could be spotted in.
Demoiselle Cranes have to take one of the toughest migrations in the world. In late August through September, they gather in flocks of up to 400 individuals and prepare for their flight to their winter range. During their migratory flight south, Demoiselles fly like all cranes, with their head and neck straight forward and their feet and legs straight behind, reaching altitudes of 4,875-7,925 m. Along their arduous journey they have to cross the Himalayan mountains to get to their over wintering grounds in India, many die from fatigue, hunger and predation from birds such as eagles. At their wintering grounds, Demoiselles have been observed flocking with Common Cranes, their combined totals reaching up to 20,000 individuals. Demoiselles maintain separate social groups within the larger flock. In March and April, they begin their long spring journey back to their northern nesting grounds.

In Khichan in India, villagers feed the Cranes on their migration and these large congregations have become an annual spectacle.

The Demoiselle Crane is evaluated as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.
(Source: Wikipedia)
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2088 W: 9 N: 5854] (22172)
  • [2008-04-18 10:22]

Hi peter. Whjat a clear and bright picture of the Crane. you have captured good detail and natural colours. i like the way he is standing on one leg. well done TFS. good notes too
Nick..

Have a nice weekend.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1862 W: 8 N: 4832] (15655)
  • [2008-04-18 10:35]

Hi Peter,

The first thing that struck me was the clarity of this picture. Beautiful beautiful colors and fine details. The Crane looks straight out of the beauty parlor with every feather in place. Excellent shot.

Jane

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1296 W: 0 N: 5056] (15074)
  • [2008-04-18 10:45]

Hi Peter

Great shot with superb detail and colour - I especially like the characteristic way it is holding its leg.

James

Hi peter funny bird you show us great colours nice details
very good
Tfs Toba

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 565 W: 0 N: 100] (609)
  • [2008-04-18 13:11]

Hello Peter,
Wonderful capture of this beauty! TFS.
regards,
Mehmet

hi peter!
little pity with the feet cut and i
think a lover pov should do it better
sharp with fine exposure!

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1025 W: 5 N: 2876] (10399)
  • [2008-04-18 16:57]

Hola Peter.
Muy bella foto. Muy clara y nitida. Exelente la iluminacion en la presentacion y una interesante nota escrita.
Saludos
Luis52.

Ha Peter,

Prachtig shot van deze Jufferkraan
uitstekende DOF, POV, schepte en kleur

TFS Thijs

Hallo Peter,

Mooie foto en vogel, jammer van zijn stukje poot at hij mist.
Heb deze eens gezien in een vogelpark in Duitsland waar ze allerlei zeldzame vogels kweken.
Foto goed scherp en van kleur maar dat is standaard goed bij jou.

groet Gert

Hi Peter;
What a fine image of the crane. I was drawn to it yesterday but had to wait until today to mention. Very sharp colourings and perfect contrast. Nicely framed..and esthetically a good image.
Bob

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer [C: 211 W: 0 N: 755] (3323)
  • [2008-04-19 10:52]

Hola peter, una toma muy bien enfocada, con buena luz y color.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1815 W: 243 N: 5988] (21340)
  • [2008-04-19 15:10]

Razor-sharp shot of this Demoiselle Crane, Peter!
Stunning detail and excellent clarity.
Well composed with a good POV.
Nice light as well.
Excellent work!
TFS!!

Joe

Good looking crane Peter,
Good detail, POV, and I like the leg-up pose..
And it's stepping out of the frame, right into my office :)
Well done,
Howard

Hola Peter,
Excelente toma de esta curiosa ave que nos muestras con gran definición y detalle, además de una completa información. Saludos
JOsé Ramón

Hi my beloved friend Peter,
An excellent shot of this beautifull Demoiselle Crane in all aspects.
TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1306 W: 79 N: 874] (8350)
  • [2008-04-20 12:20]

hello Peter
good capture of this beautiful species
i like POV, light, colours and sharpness
thanks for sharing
regards
izler

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1760 W: 28 N: 5135] (16816)
  • [2008-04-20 19:07]

Hi Peter,
Wonderful shot of this Demoiselle Crane with very impressive sharpness and lovely colours. Superb light and exposure management and you have captured a fine pose here. I like the natural habitat and its intense eye. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2395 W: 61 N: 3930] (12626)
  • [2008-04-21 3:11]

Hi Peter,
Nice shot of this crane with good details. TFS
Have a nice week,
Selen

Hi Peter,
A lovely capture of this beautiful crane. Excellent composition and sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3138 W: 148 N: 4731] (15287)
  • [2008-04-22 0:35]

Hi Peter.
I am impressed with brilliance of bird image reproduction. It is simply great as well as the reflection of attractive scenery at whole. I like superb 3D-effect and great colours, lights and impressive shadows. Well done and TFS.
Alexei.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-04-22 10:13]

Hello Peter

Excellent POV for this lovely crane.
The plumage shows well.
Very good lighting and colours.
The focus is very good.
TFS

Rob

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2543 W: 170 N: 7734] (24475)
  • [2008-05-05 11:20]

Hello Peter,
This is a Crane I'd really like to see! Excellent capture in beautiful light and showing great sharpness and natural colours.
I like the diagonal shadows and your fine composition too.
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

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