White Frost

Japanese Crane, or Red Crowned Crane (Grus Japonensis), walking in the

shallow water of a misty river in Japan. The fairy tale like trees are

covered in hoarfrost. It was very cold (-28C) but the beautiful view

was worth the pain.

 

The Japanese Crane is a large crane and is the second rarest crane in

the world. In East Asia it is known as a symbol of luck and fidelity.

When it matures, the crane is snow white with a patch of red skin on

its head. This patch of skin becomes bright red when the crane becomes

angry or excited. You can't see it in this image, but I will post one

later where you can.

 

The estimated population of the species is only 1,500 in the wild,

making it one of the most endangered species of bird.

 

Although it is supposed to be against 'the rules', I deliberately

framed the shot so that the crane is walking out of the image, as I

like the tension it creates.

 

(Nikon D2Xs, AF-S VR 200-400/4.0, 1/400 @ f/11, ISO 400, 1.4x TC, tripod)

... very good work ...

Lovely shot. Delightful.

Very beautiful. This is something you would want on the wall. Regards.

Very delicate and beautifull.

What an atmosphere! Wonderful, artistic shot, well done Marcsel!

This is sheer artwork. No less!

 

You are an amazing artist of the lens.

Amazing beauty.... feels like an oriental painting! Great job, Marsel!

Hello Marsel, beautiful surrounding in this misty/frosty scene and the bird is a bonus. Poor little thing, it must be very cold!

Perfect light control.

Congratulations on being chosen for the Editors' Picks: Frozen Nature Photography.

It is well deserved.

Greetings!

Marcel, I also want to congratulate you for being among the Editors' Picks: Frozen Nature Photography. This is stunning. Well done and all the best. Linda

 

Very beautiful image. I like the habitation of the bird that you depicted in a graceful manner. It was worth to experience -28 degrees!