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These are sooooo cute!!! Congrats on this awesome experience and the shots to go with it.

Jun 11, 2009 at 05:48 PM

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Congrats to you and Hahn, Andy on achieving your quest.
Great story too which shows fantastic dedication on both your parts.
Well done.
Martin

Jun 11, 2009 at 07:02 PM

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Awesome Andy! However I believe that you understated how hard it is to get close to quail. Combined with the chicks, job very well done!

Jun 11, 2009 at 08:10 PM

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Some more fine photography Andy. The detail is just great as is the color. Beautiful print.
BTW Thanks for the PM and yes my web is up but I may have lost some of my sound.
Mind if I PM you about a question on sound with Foxfire browser and Front Page.
Lou

Jun 11, 2009 at 08:26 PM

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p.2 #5 · Another HOLY GRAIL!!

Great find and congrats on the second shot.
Herb

Jun 11, 2009 at 08:38 PM

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Karl Witt wrote:
Didn't you mean your 'Holy Quail' shot

Karl

LMAO

I like Karla's caption the best LMAO
Oh geeze leave it to Karl

+1 to Johnny Bravo too

It is a great capture but I too would like to see more canvas on the left of screen for image2.

Nice find and capture Andy

Ant

Jun 11, 2009 at 10:34 PM

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Savarin wrote:
Awesome. Congratulations on your find.

Thank you, Savarin for the congrats.

Andy

Jun 11, 2009 at 11:05 PM

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Thomas Sanders wrote:
Spectacular find Andy, first I've seen of the parent and young together!! Wish for a bit more room left of frame if you have it in #2

Tom

Tom,
I do have room in front of the birds to spare as it was a slight crop. The reason it was cropped was because of a 'distracting' object and you know I'm against cloning out stuff.
Thank you for commenting. Glad that I could share this find with you.

Andy

Jun 11, 2009 at 11:09 PM

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Rob Tillyer wrote:
Great job Andy.

Rob

Thank you for the pat on the back, Rob.

Andy

Jun 11, 2009 at 11:24 PM

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It's just the beginning of "change you can believe in"........

a big congrats on the images Andy....quite a quest fulfilled

Jun 11, 2009 at 11:27 PM

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p.2 #11 · Another HOLY GRAIL!!

These are a delight Andy.

Morris

Jun 11, 2009 at 11:39 PM

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p.2 #12 · Another HOLY GRAIL!!

Wow ... outstanding capture !!!!

Thanks for sharing,
Tom

Jun 12, 2009 at 01:29 AM

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p.2 #13 · Another HOLY GRAIL!!

elbmuh wrote:
Very nice Andy. Great work!

Jason-

Thank you for the comment, Jason.

Andy

Jun 12, 2009 at 02:28 AM

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sinh-nhut wrote:
Wonderful, congratulation on these rare photos. Your hard work really paid off with these great photos.

Thank you Nhut. Now you know why I wasn't too thrilled about those Tern chicks at Bolsa Chica yesterday huh?

(I did get some good shots of them, just won't post them yet).
I guess because I like it more when it's quiet and peaceful so I can enjoy the birds more with minimal human interference.

Andy

Jun 12, 2009 at 02:57 AM

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Dick on Aruba wrote:
What a beautiful bird and so nicely captured.

Dick,
Glad you could appreciate the Quail. Thank you for the comment.

Andy

Jun 12, 2009 at 02:58 AM

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noelle wrote:
Congrats!! What a great feeling and awesome captures

Thanks noelle.

Andy

Jun 12, 2009 at 04:33 AM

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p.2 #17 · Another HOLY GRAIL!!

Wonderful photos, Andy. Gorgeous birds!! Thanks for sharing the shots and the story - very interesting.

Jun 12, 2009 at 04:41 AM

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danjacquitaylo wrote:
Me first

"Since the Quail is a game bird, they're extremely shy..." I agree. I see some (pack of 5-8) around/or nearby my property often but they usually go into bushes or fly away once they see you. I have never seen the young in person before.

Congrats Andy and Hanh. This is an incredible find and wonderful captures of them. Your hard work paid off. I am still in relentless pursuit for a "Holy Grail" shot of my own

Dan

You got first!!! Congrats, Dan.

I have no doubt you will be rewarded with your own HG soon one day.
Thank you my friend.

Andy

Jun 12, 2009 at 05:29 AM

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Desert Drake wrote:
Great shots. Normally there is so much quick movement all of the time. Well done. Al

Al,
Thanks for the comment, as you can relate to the difficulty of getting these shots.

Andy

Jun 12, 2009 at 01:56 PM

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72chevelle454 wrote:
Congrats on the find Andy

I still like the egret with the rainbow better

Thanks Chad. I agree that these are not as eye-catching as the explosive action shots that everyone seem to enjoy the most, but how we get the shot is just as challenging.

Andy

Jun 12, 2009 at 05:43 PM

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Johnny Bravo wrote:
Great shot, but I'm not impressed with the dangers you faced. Just to get to see your image, I faced:

Falling down the stairs!
Possible Meteor Strike on my person!
Remote chance of the Sun EXPLODING for no apparent reason!!

So, you can see, the dangers you faced pale by comparison.

JB do you need an ambulance?

Thank you for making me choke from LMAO, and the nice comment.

Andy

Jun 12, 2009 at 09:00 PM

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HOWARD KEARLEY wrote:
Super shots!!

Howard.

Thank you so much, Howard.

Andy

Jun 12, 2009 at 09:00 PM

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p.2 #23 · Another HOLY GRAIL!!

Fantastic and well done

Carl

Jun 12, 2009 at 09:04 PM

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darazs wrote:
Congratulations!
I think the photo is great, but the story makes it even more special

JM

JM,
Thanks so much. Super glad that you enjoyed both the pics and the story.

Andy

Jun 12, 2009 at 10:07 PM

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kazman442 wrote:
Excellent photographs and great story.

Without the story it would be hard for the reader to appreciate the pictures, since most people have not had the experience seeing/photographing this bird before. Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.

Andy

Jun 12, 2009 at 10:09 PM


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