The Photographic Journey of bulldog.
What you see is what you get……. birds, animals, and all sorts of things, but remember; Work for a cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress. Don't strive to make your presence noticed, just make your absence felt. .
The Photographic Journey of bulldog. 
Beautiful shots. I especially like the closeups. And of course the last one. 🙂
Thanks I do love these birds…
My goodness! How adorable!
Thank you
love the last one with all those puffed up feathers!!!
Thanks Gail, yep the crowned crane sure has a hairstyle second to none…
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Beautiful birds! I just love Lorna–she is unusual but gorgeous!
I do agree Elaine … thanks for the comment…
These are fab photos Bulldog, and that last one is hilarious! 😀
Thanks Amanda
Such a beautiful and graceful bird. You just take such a stunning photos …. you show the respect for the nature and all creatures in every shot.
Thanks Viveka… they are both graceful birds almost regal…
I totally agree with you. Stunning bird.
There’s no outdoing my crown of glory. I’m not at all jealous!! 😉
You have no need to be, with your looks who could not prefer you?
Lorna ought to be jealous, that blue crane is gorgeous! 🙂
I do agree, not quite the looks of Lorna, but the Blue does also have a magical look about her… I almost find them regal in their looks and movement, and when you see their mating dance, that is out of this world… one day I know I will capture that on film…
I look forward to that. 🙂
These photo’s are so beautiful – Grace personified!
Thank you Adee so kind of you to say…
They are all beautiful!! Even if you are partial to Lorna…and I’m sure she knows it too haha!! 😉 I am curious are all these wondrous creatures close to you or do you have to travel a bit to get to them? Absolutely gorgeous photos, as always!!! 🙂
These birds are in a huge natural area set aside by someone in history for the birds… it is called the Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary named after South Africa’s greatest ornithologist. He lived in the late 1800 and was a pioneer in our bird books etc… this area was proclaimed in his honour in 1985 and contains some of the best birding in the city of Pretoria. These birds are released here after being hurt in the bush and just stay. It has a wonderful bird hide so well constructed that one can get up close to the birds without them knowing it…
Thanks for asking Christina, if it wasn’t for this one would not get so close to these birds in the open as they are fairly shy birds… the blue crane has an area that was declared a reserve for them where I’ve had the privilege of being allowed in, you walk for miles and only see them from far where they breed freely and undisturbed… just too far for photos…
WOW, I think I should get a ticket and fly to Africa! These are beautiful and I think Lorna is quite jealous as I.
Thank you… I think following your tours you would love Africa
Lorna’s got nothing to worry about. She is one cool chick.
I agree… thanks Carol…
I do not know why Lorna is Jealous she is beautiful. Great pictures!
Thanks Doris… Lorna has so much more than the blue she is a beaut…
Such a grace in these shots 🙂 😀 This has been a treat, Rob!
Thank you Paula… kind of you to say…
These are great photos to see Rob. I especially like the fourth shot…the cranes look so peaceful and chilled out by the stream.
Thanks Brian…
Ha Ha! Love these pics and I can just imagine Lorna saying those exact words too! Thanks so much Bulldog for the smiles on this sunny day in Somerset 🙂
It is my pleasure Sherri… glad you enjoyed…
Lorna has nothing to be jealous about. That crane is bald! LOL!
Great shots as usual Rob. 😀
Thanks Sonel… yep Lorna has nothing to worry about…
The Blue Crane is beautifully elegant. But Lorna has nothing to worry about. She is still the star!
I agree… she has nothing to worry about as far as I’m concerned… thanks..
WOW! I am in awe…what beautiful, clear photos. The blue crane is magnificent…..but Lorna has my heart!
I agree with you there Gay, Lorna has a little more going for her…
absolutely beautiful Rob!
Thanks Jan…
Such a beautiful and elegant bird. Lorna is still the cutest though. 🙂
I agree AD… but they both have the “Look”
Cranes are so elegant…and some do have that special personality!
I agree… both of these birds show a regal look… which keeps them apart from the herons… they always strut their stuff as though on a show…
What a magnificent bird! But I still love Lorna 😉
I agree… Lorna just has that little bit more going for her…
Great Shots.
It looks very much like our white-faced Heron (one of many Australian herons I have yet to photograph).
I often wonder why so many of our birds are similar… maybe the theory that our two continents were once joined might just have some truth to it…
Stunning blue crane… Lorna has cause to be jealous. 😉
The Blue crane is certainly not as vivacious as Lorna… but Lorna remains my favourite…
such graceful looking birds! I’m sure Lorna will forgive you…
Diana
Thanks Diana… I’m sure she will…
Bird fight eminent? LOL
Looks that way…
Beautiful photos. Last one is precious.
Thanks Maralee…
Poor Lorna….She wants all your attention. These are FABULOUS shots. What a sweet face. 🙂
Thanks… the Blue crane is a bit over shadowed by Lorna’s beauty…
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I try to avoid it…. but then what are you doing up…
Sono tutte bellissime, ma l’ultima foto è eccezionale. Che espressione buffa ahahah
Bravissimo Phil, mi sono divertita a vedere le tue foto, sono piacevolissime!!
Ciao, Pat
Thanks so much Pat…