May I Have This Dance? is a photograph by Emmy Vickers which was uploaded on February 27th, 2014.
May I Have This Dance?
This is the beautiful West African Crowned Crane. This photo was taken at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore last weekend when we had the nice 58 degree... more
by Emmy Vickers
Title
May I Have This Dance?
Artist
Emmy Vickers
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Photograph - Photography
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This is the beautiful "West African Crowned Crane." This photo was taken at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore last weekend when we had the nice 58 degree weather (02-22-2014).
West African crowned cranes roost in trees, which is unusual for cranes. They are monogamous birds that gather in large flocks during the non-breeding season, and roost in open trees overnight.
Adult cranes reinforce their pair bond by dancing for and with each other. Wow - I did not know that when I took this photo and named it. To continue, the west african cranes perform ritualistic dance displays that include bows, leaps, runs, wing flapping, short flights, jerky bouncing, running, and stick tossing. Cranes of all ages dance. Among younger birds, dancing may serve to reduce aggression with other cranes, provide physical exercise, and possibly relieve anxiety. These cranes are quite fascinating and so much fun to watch and photograph. Emmy Vickers,
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(2) Wildlife ONE A DAY - 02/28/2014
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Thank you Administrators for the feature, support, and encouragement. I truly appreciate you!
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John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Joanna Cieslinska
Nice shot! l/f
Emmy Vickers replied:
Thanks so much Joanna for the compliment, like, and favor. Much appreciated and very honored.
Greta Corens
CONGRATULATIONS! Your stunning image is now featured in the "A PARADISE OF BIRDS" theme of the highly viewed SENSATIONAL ANIMALS group. You are invited to promote this image on the discussion thread. http://fineartamerica.com/groups/sensational-animals-.html?tab=overview
Emmy Vickers
Thank you R McLellan for the feature in "Your Favorite Images" group. It's quite the honor. Thanks for all you do.
Emmy Vickers
Thank you Elaine and Charles Daniels for the feature in your "Nature Wildlife Sunsets and Sunrises" group. As always it is quite the honor. Thanks for all you do as administrators! You two are awesome!
Emmy Vickers
Thanks so much Mariola Bitner for the feature in your "Wildlife ONE A DAY" group. It's much appreciated and an honor. As always, thanks for your continuous support! Have a great day!!
Emmy Vickers
Thank you Ron for the feature in your "Birds" group. It's a pleasure and an honor. Lots of fun viewing and commenting on others works of art as well. Thanks for all you do!
Terri Harper
Very cool, fun and lively capture! That is neat that you came up with title before you learned about their ritualistic dancing! V
Beverly Guilliams
Wonderful image, Colors and Capture.............Love that what Clif said, Ms Unique......he is right
Emmy Vickers replied:
Awe - thank you so much for all the accolades Beverly, you are too kind and sweet. I really appreciate it. Bringing photography to the forefront and being a member of FAA, has really helped me to step up my game. I am learning so much and enjoying others' works of art. It's nice to be supportive of others and receive support as well. I am so appreciative of yours. Have a great day!
Hazel Holland
Great capture and title, Emmy! L/F
Emmy Vickers replied:
Thank you HAZEL for the compliment. Wow - I am honored to receive your like and favorite. Thanks a bunch!
Clif Jackson
Looks like we will have to crown you 'Ms. Unique', Emmy! Great capture... this one positively goes in my favorites file! L/F
Emmy Vickers replied:
You are too funny Clif, thank you so much for the compliment of the photo and my eye for uniqueness. I really appreciate it! Woo hoo - I am honored to receive your like and adding this to your favorites. So glad you love this one. This is definitely a fun one. Thanks for all your support and high praise!
Robert Bales
Great color and title Emmy!! I first thought it was intimating a woodpecker. v/f/t
Emmy Vickers replied:
Thanks Robert for the compliment, vote, favor, and tweet. As I learned more about their mannerisms, this could be either him dancing or bowing. They are pretty fascinating birds. I see how this can look like he is imitating a woodpecker. Too funny. Thanks for your time and support.