Crested Cranes in Flight at Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania

Driving through Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, the sheer density of the animals is truly incredible.

There are so many large animals that some of the smaller animals take a back seat at first until you start becoming acclimated to the place. Then, it’s the combination of animals that becomes awe inspiring.

When I saw these crested crane’s it was a total surprise! On the lookout for elephants, zebras, and lions, I wasn’t even aware that crested cranes were on the menu. Their subtle beauty was striking.

I decided to process one of my crane images in a “high key” style because it was awfully bright! I really like the gazelle 🙂

Both of these images were made with the Canon 6D and my 400mm lens at f/8. Even though it was bright, I used ISO800 to make sure I would get a fast enough shutter speed to freeze the motion of the birds in flight. These are both 1/2,000th of a second.

I love the 400mm lens! I have the little f/5.6L lens and it’s wonderful because it is light enough for hand holding and carrying.