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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
Appreciate it, Joshua. 
