Migration Time N2 - breakfast... Better seen large

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Wow, what a scene, Pnina. We don't have anything like this in this area and certainly not in this number. Seeing so many of these large birds together is very impressive. Several of the ones in front are feeding (their attitudes and positioning are so similar they could almost be ps clones): I'm curious what they are eating.

I just finished reading your enlightening mini-essay on the bird migration. That answered my question about their diet. Very clever solution to the problem of birds devastating farmer's fields.

Brilliant idea to spread the corn.  I find myself getting lost here.  Again, the colors, light,and composition is spectacular.  

Thanks both of you, we were  there at 5.30am, that is the time the corn are spread.(very foggy and dark)  Photographers and people in general are traveling with a covered vehicle, in order not make them fly. it is a spectacular event!

Beautiful shot Pnina. In this type of shots much depends on the pure technical quality of the image, which is difficult to appreciate here on PN.

I understand that much have been quite an experience.

This is a great scene with all the wonderful layers. The colour palette is nice to the scene and fits very well. Beautiful image, very well done.

Anders and Gunnar .It was a great experience this time ,I  was there  6-7 years ago , but this time the amount was simply unusual. we were at the sheltered vehicle  at about 5.30 am nearly dark, and very foggy, but it was the breakfast time and the  scene was really  overhelming!

I will upload the breakfast provider... For Jack as well.

many thanks for your "mini-essay" (like Jack dubbed your introduction under "N1") - it's very interesting - I learned more about migratory birds :-). It's a impressive phenomenom. In Germany we have both: birds that stay over summer (like white storks - especially in rural areas of norht and east Germany) and brids that stop by on their way from scandinavia - but you never encounter them in the numbers like on your photo.

This one I like most of your series. It conveys the early morning atmosphere very well and the visual transition from foreground birds (having their breakfast) via the crowd in middleground to the trees and mist in the distance suits the subject perfectly.

A wonderful series of photos, Pnina and really interesting background information you provided with the series as well. I like all of your photos, and I sense that you composed them all taking different situations, light and scenery  into account. I very much like the soft, muted and natural-feeling colors you present the photos in. The above may be my favorite for I really like its unusual composition of all the variously positioned birds, seen against the hazy background beyond. The soft grey (practically monochrome) color palette is very esthetic.

best to you, Marjolein

Wolfgang and Marjolein.I was glad to read  your impressions(Wolfgang,sorry for my late answer  I was photographing dance and theater nonstop...)

Even though it is  my second time at  the north of the country, at migration time,  this visit was an  unbeliveable experience. The amount of birds was overwhelming, we were there at 5.30 am. nearly dark and very foggy,and still the sight of 30.000 birds even in  the low light did not disturb.we have travelde with a special car ( formed especially for photographers ,and bird researchers ,)and at breakfast time.. the"  concert" was nearly deafening...;)) but we have traveled in all corners of the lake.

I wrote the ' essay' in 2003 , After a meeting with Dr. Yossi Leshem that was in charge of the research center near Jerusalem, hence the information, and  I have felt it is important to share.

Thanks again to  both  of you for the detailed impression.

Wolfgang, there are many places of migration time, but I think that all the cranes came to this lake .. this year...;-))

many thanks for your reply :-) - and your mail. Usually, I try to remember checking the "Follow-up on your comments...", but sometimes I missing checking for some time, so your reminder is highly appreciated.

Best regards, Wolfgang