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2017 Wildlife Photo Contest

Sandhill Cranes, Monte Visa CO USA, United States of America
The Gathering

Species: Sandhill Cranes | Location: Monte Visa CO USA, United States of America

By ERIC ENGER

Monte Visa CO USA during the 2017 Sandhill Crane Fest. Roughly 15,000 Sandhill Cranes gather to rest, and feed, before they continue their flight Northward.

About The Photographer

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My love for Photography began 1969, Madison Square Garden, NYC, photographed the Rolling Stones and many other Super Rock and Roll Bands of the 1970's. Been behind the camera ever since. Retired U.S. Army, Traveled the world while in the U.S Army. Enjoy Landscape, Wildlife, Macro, Concert and Sports photography. Currently working with the Army Wounded Warriors. Official USO photographer on Ft Carson CO Army post. I belong to two local Photography clubs. Always something to learn photo wise. If I'm behind the camera, I'm a Happy Photographer.
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