I took a walk yesterday afternoon and got cranes and a heron on the Rio Grande just before sunset.
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That is a lot of cranes at your place in the next to last image!!!!! Do you think those are migrating through, or do you think most of those are staying in your area?
We have been seeing a lot of cranes flying over ever day now. They ofter circle in bunches over our house before landing in the orchard north of us, our neighbor’s field on the south or the river. I would suspect most are passing through on their way to Bernardo and BDA. The cranes that are still hanging out here in January are the ones that are going any further south for the season.
These are beautiful. I love them all. That last one is that red the mountains? Stunning photos!
Thanks, Michelle! The mountains are named the Sandias, because they turn various shades of pinks, purples and reds at sunset depending on the season and atmospheric conditions. Sandia is watermelon in Spanish.
pluperfection! ❤
Thanks, Cindy!
Gorgeous autumn sundown photos with the cranes, Timothy! You and Laurie live in a piece of visual paradise! Looks like quite a unique environment there.
Thanks, Lavinia! The high desert, river valley in the rain shadow of the mountains does create a unique environment.
Beautiful photos, Timothy. The colours of the mountains are stunning… I can see why they were named so!
Thanks, Sue!
I always love the wonderful colours of your photographs, Timothy! So beautiful…
Thanks, Herman!
great shot and that must have been managing walk.
Thanks!
Oh wow, love the colors in the photos!
Thanks, Janna!
Beautiful photos!
Thanks, Robin!
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Thanks! Much appreciated.
You’re welcome Timothy!
Those are just gorgeous photos, Timothy. Literally, picture perfect pictures.
Thanks, Kurt!
Love these shots! Wish I was there 🙂