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Title
Dance Of The Sandhill Crane
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Most of the Sandhill Cranes had flown off for the corn fields in the morning, with just a few left when this one started dancing. Although dancing is most common in the breeding season, the cranes can dance all year long, and this photo was taken mid-December.
Sandhill Cranes have an elegance that draws attention. These tall, gray-bodied, crimson-capped birds breed in open wetlands, fields, and prairies across North America. Cranes are extremely social birds, and they communicate via sounds and visual displays. They gesture with whole-body postures and movements, thereby expressing emotion and intent. Sandhill Cranes have a bugling calls that is very beautiful and unique, and can be heard from miles away.
Photo taken on December 15, 2016, at Bosque del Apache NWR in NM
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Won 2nd Place in FAA's Sandhill Cranes contest on 2/21/2024
Won 2nd place in FAA's Waterbird contest on 10/11/19.
Won 2nd place in FAA's TRIBUTE TO OUR ABBIE SHORES FAA contest on 1/30/20
Won 3rd p;ace in FAA's "My Image with the Highest Number of FAA Visitors" contest on 9/3/2023
Won First Place in the Wildlife division of Mile High Wildlife Photography Club's monthly competition in March, 2019.
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December 26th, 2016
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Sales Sheet
Judi Dressler 9 Days Ago
Louisville, CO - United States
Thanks so much to the buyer from Grand Island, NE, who bought a framed print of this photograph on April 15, 2024.
Judi Dressler 19 Days Ago
Louisville, CO - United States
Thanks very much to the buyer from Aspen, Colorado, who bought a framed print of this photograph on April 4, 2024.
Atalay Karacaorenli 21 Days Ago
Istanbul, be - Turkey
Perfection! Congratulations on your win in the Sandhill Cranes contest!
Susan Hodgson 21 Days Ago
Denver, St - United States
Judi, this is beautiful! What a nice pose and light! Congratulations on your sale!
Louisville, CO - United States
Thank you to the buyer from Aspen, Colorado, for buying a greeting card pack of this image on 3/21/2024!
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Congratulations on your winning 2nd Place in the contest… SANDHILL CRANES! F/L
Fort Dodge, IA - United States
Excellent action capture of this beautiful dancing sandhill crane, Judi! F/L
Grafton, WI - United States
Congratulations Judi, on Second Place for your wonderful dancing crane in the Sandhill Cranes contest. Love the beautiful ballet-esque pose (especially the “jazz wings”! Your work is fantastic! L/F
Maitland, FL - United States
Revisiting this beautiful Sandhill Crane portrait, Judi, congratulations on your win in the SANDHILL CRANES contest!
Au Gres, MI - United States
Perfection! Congratulations on your win in the Sandhill Cranes contest! l/f
Martville, NY - United States
Congratulations, Judi, on your Win in the Sandhill Cranes Contest for this wonderful photograph! Voted. L/F
Iola, WI - United States
Congratulations on being in the top winners spots of our recent contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery. Your submissions were excellent and surely qualified for top wins. When your works are voted on by your peers, it is quite an honor to be recognized by fellow artists who admire your art works. Thanks for entering this fun contest, and your winning pieces are displayed on our homepage.
Iola, WI - United States
Congratulations on being in the top winners spots of our recent contest sponsored by the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery. Your submissions were excellent and surely qualified for top wins. When your works are voted on by your peers, it is quite an honor to be recognized by fellow artists who admire your art works. Thanks for entering this fun contest, and your winning pieces are displayed on our homepage.
Bowling Green, KY - United States
Congratulations on your Win in the Sandhill Cranes contest! Gorgeous work!
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Spectacular Dance of the Sandhill Crane composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
London - United Kingdom
The majestic crane, with outstretched wings and elegant poise, performs a dance that seems synchronized with the very heartbeat of the earth. Against the backdrop of a vast and serene landscape, this image immortalizes the grace and beauty of the Sandhill Crane's ritualistic dance. Each feather seems to echo a silent melody, inviting viewers to witness the harmonious ballet of these magnificent birds in their natural sanctuary.
Judi Dressler replied:
Wow, I would love to use your comment in my description - would you be okay with that? Thank you so much! Are you a writer?
Martville, NY - United States
Congratulations, Judi, on your Win in the Highest Number of FAA Visitors Contest. What a beautiful photograph! Voted. L/F
Providence Forge, VA - United States
Congrats, Judi, for your 3rd place win in the "My Image with the Highest Number of FAA Visitors" contest!
West End, NC - United States
🏆 3RD PLACE VIRTUAL TROPHY CONGRATS 9/3/2023 in FAA Art Contest *MY IMAGE WITH HIGHEST NUMBER FAA VISITORS* to Dance Of The Sandhill Crane by Judi Dressler! Competition was open to FAA Members & The General Public voting processed by FAA computerized vote tallying system, which included 440 entries of fabulous artwork, moderated by Art Contest Organizer, Fine Artist Lynn Raizel Lane ~ Congratulations!
Foster City, CA - United States
How beautiful! Voted for you in the "most visitors" contest, good luck!
CREIL, Pi - France
Magnifique de grâce et de beauté! On croirait une danse !Excellente photo! Félicitations
Louisville, CO - United States
Thanks very much to the buyer from Westminster, CO, for purchasing a small metal print of this image!
Louisville, CO - United States
Thanks so much to the buyer from Middletown, MD, who bought a small framed print of this image on 6/21/23!
Winston-Salem, NC - United States
I miss my Sandhill family that visited when I lived in Florida. This is a beautiful portrait.
Indian Harbour Beach, FL - United States
Fantastic, bravo on catching the sandhill crane in motion, Judi
Yuma, AZ - United States
Excellent timing with the capture!! Love the light, detail, and color! LFTw
Merritt Island, Fl - United States
Beautiful, Judi. Voted for this in YOUR MOST POPULAR BIRD BAT OR INSECT IMAGE. f
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