With their golden plumed heads, crowned cranes are clearly one of the more flamboyant birds in Africa. I’ve photographed them before in both Tanzania and Uganda but have never come across one like this Kenyan, bold enough to allow frame filling portraits. He even started to display a bit by puffing out his feathers and dancing around.
I’m surprised Madonna didn’t adopt this look. That is one impressive creature. The red, white, and blue theme reminds me of something, but what? Anyway, this portrait by Sean should go on a postage stamp and on the wall at the Smithsonian.
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I’m surprised Madonna didn’t adopt this look. That is one impressive creature. The red, white, and blue theme reminds me of something, but what? Anyway, this portrait by Sean should go on a postage stamp and on the wall at the Smithsonian.
Great shot Sean. For some reason, this shot makes me think of something out of a Dr. Seuss book. It must be the colors. :-))
That is one damn good looking Crane!!!
The bird looks pretty good too. 😛
I was actually hoping this was going to be you with a crown on your head.