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2018 Photo Contest – Professional Entries

Please enjoy the Greater Sandhill Crane images taken in the Yampa Valley between September 2017 and August 2018 and submitted by professional photographers for the 2018 Yampa Valley Crane Festival photo contest. Move your cursor over an image to see the title of the photo and the photographer’s name. Click on any image to enlarge it.

A Courtly Bow Before Trading Places on the Nest- Sally Thurston
Dance With Me- Audrey Bortz
Elegance- Douglas Wipper
Fortification Creek Scouts- Kathy Simpson
Let's Dance- Chris Becca
Morning-Ritual-Chris-Becca
Nature's Grace- Kathy Simpson
On The Wing- Douglas Wipper
Sandhill Crane Catches Breakfast- Shannon Lukens
Sandhill Crane Searches for Breakfast- Shannon Lukens
Waiting for Eggs to Hatch- Sally Thurston