Crane Crooners
by Sammie

Comment by ArpeggioAngel:
What a great capture! Looks like a mating ritual of some sort, but I would think that would be done in the spring.

Xanadu
by Sammie

Comment by Sammie:
Thank you, Everyone, for all your wonderful comments. It makes me feel so happy that so many people like my picture.

It was hard for me to take this picture, the last time I went to the dunes specifically to take a picture for a challenge (for the Light Challenge in May) I had a call on my cell phone that my Dad had been put into Intensive Care. He died only a few days later, shortly after I flew to my Mom & Dad's home.

This summer my husband and I had a wonderfully fun trip to the Dunes with DPCer Van Truan and his family which took away most of the bad associations with the Sand Dunes and now this picture has made me be able to appreciate their stark and unusual beauty again.

Thanks again, to everyone.

Crane Crooners
by Sammie

Comment by whiteroom:
yes it does! lol

Xanadu
by Sammie

Comment by CalliopeKel:
Fabulously Fitting Title. Love the shadows and color play. Wow.

Xanadu
by Sammie

Comment by K-Rob:
This is beautful. The golden light is amazing. I've only been there once but did get a memorable shot from my trip. Excellent shot, Sammie!

Stay very, very still......
by Sammie

Comment by philup:
I like it..Good job!

Xanadu
by Sammie

Comment by SJCarter:
Congrats on your top 5 finish! Terrific shot.

Stay very, very still......
by Sammie

Comment by Jammur:
Never saw a deer that color before, very effective.

Xanadu
by Sammie

Comment by Brenb:
Congrats Sammie on your 4th place. Stunning landscape.

Xanadu
by Sammie

Comment by graphicfunk:
An image that weaves that dune magic like no other. Congratulations on your top 5 finish.