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Here in the Rio Grande Valley, Sandhills hold a special place
in our hearts. Eagerly anticipated each Fall, one never tires of
their stay thru March. Gates and fences, are adorned with their
likeness and the occasional sculpture. This particular one spans
12' X 14' made of steel/wood. Close-up of the detail AND the love.







Nov 15, 2016 at 07:37 AM
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I ;can understand the love and affection for them. They are marvelous to see , to hear and to experience.
Lovely shot Will.

Please tell me you got some shots of them with the moon these past few days

Birdie



Nov 15, 2016 at 03:01 PM
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I certainly echo what Birdie has said. I can't wait these next two weeks before I get back down there.


Nov 15, 2016 at 03:52 PM
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Hahaha, you put some feathers and color the head red, and you got yourself some sandies in flight! The colors of the background is very fitting, too. Good one, Will!


Nov 15, 2016 at 04:40 PM
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They look a bit stiff Will. I love the background and this is a fun post

Morris



Nov 15, 2016 at 10:52 PM
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birdied wrote:
I ;can understand the love and affection for them. They are marvelous to see , to hear and to experience.
Lovely shot Will.

Please tell me you got some shots of them with the moon these past few days

Birdie


Thanks, Birdie...I did. Not many ops at moontrise as their roosting route was almost
directly over my house. Got down the to the river for the flyouts next morning and scored
as the moon was setting. Honey-dos have kept me close to home of late.



Nov 16, 2016 at 06:22 AM
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louie champan wrote:
I certainly echo what Birdie has said. I can't wait these next two weeks before I get back down there.


Hi Louie, hopefully the #'s will pick up by then. 70+ degrees and mosquitoes the size of VW's



Nov 16, 2016 at 06:24 AM
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AGeoJO wrote:
Hahaha, you put some feathers and color the head red, and you got yourself some sandies in flight! The colors of the background is very fitting, too. Good one, Will!


Appreciate it, Joshua.



Nov 16, 2016 at 06:25 AM
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morris wrote:
They look a bit stiff Will. I love the background and this is a fun post

Morris


I'm a thankin' ya, Morris



Nov 16, 2016 at 06:26 AM
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Sandies are special. Their infrequent visits to Arkansas draw a lot of attention. Neat shot, Will.


Nov 16, 2016 at 07:41 AM
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psharvic wrote:
Sandies are special. Their infrequent visits to Arkansas draw a lot of attention. Neat shot, Will.


Yup. Hey, Vic...thanks!



Nov 16, 2016 at 01:01 PM
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cranes are always a treat Will


Nov 17, 2016 at 04:28 AM
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Oh I do love this time of the year when you start posting those fall colours with those graceful birds....

Now pls post some real birdies!



Nov 17, 2016 at 11:20 AM
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Nice capture of wings

It's hard to beat weathered wood and steel and Fall colors on a well respected subject. Sounds like at 12'x14' it would be a treat to see in full.

Karl



Nov 17, 2016 at 01:14 PM
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kmunroe wrote:
cranes are always a treat Will


Hey, Kenny...thanks for stoppin' by.



Nov 18, 2016 at 07:57 AM
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mabidally wrote:
Oh I do love this time of the year when you start posting those fall colours with those graceful birds....

Now pls post some real birdies!


Thanks, Mohammed. I did...
https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1457952



Nov 18, 2016 at 08:00 AM
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Karl Witt wrote:
Nice capture of wings

It's hard to beat weathered wood and steel and Fall colors on a well respected subject. Sounds like at 12'x14' it would be a treat to see in full.

Karl


I'll be doing one for the owner when we get our first snowfall, Karl.
The 500 wasn't conducive to much more than this capture, but I'll be
sure and post the whole enchilada. Thx!



Nov 18, 2016 at 08:05 AM
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Never seen one in the wild Will, really enjoy looking at your photos of them.


Nov 18, 2016 at 09:05 AM
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rick_reno wrote:
Never seen one in the wild Will, really enjoy looking at your photos of them.


Thanks very much, Rick.



Nov 21, 2016 at 11:46 AM
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Hey Will, I'm been AWOL for awhile, (old age & health,). Just started selling my equipment, moving that 600 & 500 was like pulling teeth. Still have my 300/2.8 & 100-400 II so will make due with that for awhile longer. Now got to get rid of some cameras!
Looking forward to seeing more of your Sandies, always liked your work. I'll be in Soccoro 1st wk of Dec. if I can stay out of the Dr's office . Love NM & can't wait.



Nov 21, 2016 at 04:14 PM
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