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Josh S wrote:
Beautiful shot!

Thank you very much, Josh.

Andy

Jun 13, 2009 at 04:06 AM

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

Great images Andy and inclusive of the bug in the first shot! The filtered light on this shot makes me think they aren't far from some type of cover, the BG adds some drama to the shot.
Second image is wonderful and that is a nice look you got from the proud parent, cute little chick

Congrats Andy and I am not sure who really faced most danger, you or Johnny B

It is great Andy that you Hanh have this amount of time to devote to getting shots like this, I would love an opportunity like this. I will share one thing that comes to mind when you mention quail. Over 30yrs ago when I used to hunt small game I came upon a covey of quail sitting in a circle as I understand they do for safety. The circle was about 4-6ft in diameter and as I peered down the slope and caught the sight of one I soon realized there were several and it was quite interesting to watch the ones that spotted me twitch their tails to touch and warn the others of my presence, then they all lifted at the same time like an explosion, it was a great site to see!

Continued success in your quests, I look forward to seeing the results.
Karl

great caption on that "Holy Quail". I love it!

It's so perfect, Karl.
Thank you so much, my friend. I appreciate the time you've put in to comment on the images in detail, and sharing an experience with these birds from your past. This will be one of the good memories I will hold on to from my FM days.
Andy

Jun 13, 2009 at 05:37 PM

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Ed Robertson wrote:
Thats what it is all about working to get that super shot. Well done Andy. Ed

Ed,
Thank you Sir for the kind support. I'm flattered.

Andy

Jun 13, 2009 at 05:40 PM

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These burds are into fashion and accesories

2nd is just awesome

Hey when it's my turn to Holy Grail?

Jun 13, 2009 at 05:47 PM

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beautiful. Now, to make it really the 'grail' from California, can you PS some poppies over those yellow weeds? (ps: altho you might be thinking 'white', they're best with pinot noir

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Jun 13, 2009 at 05:49 PM

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wildmontana wrote:
Fantastic captures!

Thank you for the comment.

Andy

Jun 13, 2009 at 08:17 PM

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Congratulations Andy!

Georgeous captures with very sweet exposure, color and detail.
Very nice work.

JayT

Jun 13, 2009 at 11:05 PM

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marklankton wrote:
Really nice work to get close enough to get these shots, plus nailing them once you were there.

Thank you, Mark. I appreciate the comment.
Andy

Jun 14, 2009 at 12:40 AM

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rami.halim wrote:
mmmmm loooks yummy .. i mean Awesome shot man

Thanks Rami. Funny

I've never looked at them as food before.

Andy

Jun 14, 2009 at 12:42 AM

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fwyflyr wrote:
Andy -
A nice find and some fine looks.
- Ken

Ken, I appreciate you dropping in for a comment.

Andy

Jun 14, 2009 at 12:43 AM

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Tim Kuhn wrote:
Congrats on the find Andy! Some real nice shots too.

Tim

Thanks so much Tim for the kind words.
Andy

Jun 14, 2009 at 03:21 AM

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Hi Andy

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Jun 14, 2009 at 03:22 AM

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DocsPics wrote:
Very nice images.

(As an aside, we raise and release these wonderful birds. They will stick around the house for several months before heading out. They make for a wonderful addition to the backyard wildlife. A couple of acres is all you need)

TY for the info and the comment.

Andy

Jun 14, 2009 at 03:22 AM

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ShutteredMe wrote:
Beautiful find Andy! You captured them so well. Congrats!!

for the dedicatons!! How long was it from the time of pairing up to the hatching of the little ones?

-Quang

Quang,
I am not sure of the exact day when they hatched, but I think a couple of months passed between the time they were started to make mating calls and the time I saw the chicks walking around with daddy.
Thank you for the supporting comment.

Andy

Jun 14, 2009 at 03:27 AM

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

Actually they're even cuter in person. Too bad the photography didn't do it any justice. Hey, many thanks for the nice comment, Laura.

Andy

Jun 14, 2009 at 04:24 AM

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

Thank you so much Martin. Glad that we could share it with you.

Andy

Jun 15, 2009 at 12:02 AM

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Jon Smith wrote:
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!

Hi Jon,
Thanks for such a nice comment. I really appreciate it.

Most people don't realize how hard it is to even see one, not to mention getting a close up picture of it.
Andy

Jun 15, 2009 at 12:03 AM

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HOLY COW its a HOLY QUAIL HOLY GRAIL!! The photos are awesome! Well done.

Ben

Jun 15, 2009 at 08:30 AM

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Beautiful! I would like to know wich lens and camera you used

Jun 15, 2009 at 08:45 AM

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Great find and beautiful captures.
Harsha

Jun 15, 2009 at 04:35 PM

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lbuscher wrote:
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

Hi Lou,

Thanks so much for the compliments. My PM is always open, you're welcome to send me a shout anytime.

Andy

Jun 15, 2009 at 11:04 PM

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Awesome. Got to love it when it all comes together....

Jun 15, 2009 at 11:08 PM

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Herb Houghton wrote:
Great find and congrats on the second shot.
Herb

Thank you Herb.
Andy

Jun 16, 2009 at 12:46 AM

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anthony whitmo wrote:
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

Ant,
Doh, that's gotta be "Caption of the Month", buddy. I love it, too.

Thank you for the comment. We sure miss your presence here on N&W.

Andy

Jun 16, 2009 at 02:08 AM

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Dave In La wrote:
It's just the beginning of "change you can believe in"........

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

Thank you very much, Dave. I feel privileged to be tied to that reference.

Andy

Jun 16, 2009 at 02:11 AM


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