Thursday, March 3, 2011

Grey Crowned Crane

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Another beautiful resident of the International Crane Foundation.

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So many pretty colors - I wouldn't mind a quilt out of these same shades.

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I'm bigger than you!

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Creepy closed eye, lol.

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Pretty blue eye!
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14 comments:

  1. BettyMarch 3, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    That quilt idea was just what I like too. Lovely colors. Great photos!

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  2. Christina, SwedenMarch 3, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    great photos, wonderful closeups!

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  3. SouthernSassMarch 4, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Great shots Lisa! I agree - the closed eye was kinda creepy...... :)

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  4. TammyMarch 4, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    I just love these cranes, that hair do always fascinates me! What wonderful colors too! I love the last close up...it really shows off that beauty of an eye!

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  5. Tracey of These Nine AcresMarch 4, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    What a gorgeous, regal bird!

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  6. ColleenMarch 4, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    He's pretty awesome. I love the pics of his wings outspread. The quilt in those colors is a really neat idea.

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  7. KathyMarch 4, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Wonderful shots! We are awaiting our own Sandhill Crane migration soon... Such majestic birds.

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  8. jayayceeblogMarch 4, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    He is completely fabulous. Makes me think of Cher in a Bob Mackie outfit! =D

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  9. Mama ZenMarch 4, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    These are amazing!

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  10. JennersMarch 4, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I love the colors and textures of this bird! Fantastic shots!

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  11. SandyCarlson (USA)March 4, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    These are wonderful. I feel like I could reach out to my monitor and touch those birds. What great photos.

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  12. Lady FiMarch 5, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    These are stunning shot. Just stunning!

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  13. KilaMarch 6, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Amazing photos! :)

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  14. texwisgirlMarch 7, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Spectacular and most bizarre bird!

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