Crane closeup

[Rudi Venter]

My Garden #1 - Crane closeup

This guy visits my garden regularly! When I point the lens at him he always watches me with interest but never flies away.

Nikon D3X, Nikon 200-400VR, 400mm, f5.6 1/200sec

Thanks for looking!
Rudi

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Beautiful - the detail is just stunning

Love the contrast of the blue and orange as well - that backdrop really makes him pop.

Do you have a pond or somewhere for him to fish?

 

[Hamish Gill]

+ 1 on Chris's comments!
What a wonderful creature to have visit your garden!!

 

[Rudi Venter]

Thanks Hamish and Chris!

Yes Hamish, I have a small pond, hidden amongst some trees that he frequents. I am actually fortunate to have a large number of bird species in my garden, many are so tame they have become friends!

Yes, the detail is great, that 200-400 VR is a stunning lens!

 

[Hamish Gill]

Yes, the detail is great, that 200-400 VR is a stunning lens!

damn... so you wont be giving it to me then

 

[Glen Roberts]

That's one stunning looking bird.
You may have noticed I like my bird photography, so keep you birds coming

 

[Rudi Venter]

Thanks Glen, will do