Mike Patterson  

Whooping Cranes by Mike Patterson

March 2025 - Whooping Cranes

About the Image(s)



I captured this image of a pair of rare Whooping Cranes along the Texas Gulf Coast. It was a foggy, misty day. They were several hundred yards off shore, wading through a marshy area. I had to use a telephone lens at 580mm. I think the image resulted in an almost painterly affect.

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4 comments posted

Tom Buckard   Tom Buckard
Mike , I think many will say this is a very soft image but I think the fog, mist and softness really sets the mood. Image is well composed and a very original approach.   Posted: 03/04/2025 12:16:18
Spring Zhang   Spring Zhang
I like the tranquil mood of this image.   Posted: 03/06/2025 01:43:55
John Zhu   John Zhu
It's like a great water color or oil painting. Love it.   Posted: 03/20/2025 22:07:53
Michele Borgarelli   Michele Borgarelli
Mike I would agree with Tom in this case, the softness of the image create the mood and almost a painterly effect that adds interest.

best

Michele   Posted: 03/28/2025 08:55:56