tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post3839908300112433377..comments2023-08-03T09:27:59.379-04:00Comments on Pat Ulrich Wildlife Photography Blog: Female California Quail, Point Reyes National SeashorePat Ulrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09443218594981001495noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-22916574242903808622011-07-01T01:46:43.623-04:002011-07-01T01:46:43.623-04:00Lucky, lucky you :D
These are gorgeous!
And I agre...Lucky, lucky you :D<br />These are gorgeous!<br />And I agree, I love both, male and females :)Nicolehttp://nicoleb.org/mnblognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-2762967692245125642011-06-30T16:23:33.784-04:002011-06-30T16:23:33.784-04:00Lovely images, Pat. Love the golden shimmering lig...Lovely images, Pat. Love the golden shimmering lights in the bird and the fence posts!Hilke Brederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357741278362930033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-31557885188475476662011-06-30T10:46:46.733-04:002011-06-30T10:46:46.733-04:00Nice images Pat. You're right. Female birds a...Nice images Pat. You're right. Female birds are often neglected by us photographers.Jim Codahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12027908191437152305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-30679861962326466332011-06-30T06:14:41.981-04:002011-06-30T06:14:41.981-04:00Hi there - I think your right - the females get a ...Hi there - I think your right - the females get a poor deal. Maybe we should try to get some picture of Phalaropes! (But I'll leave that task to you!)<br /><br />Splendid pictures.<br /><br />Stewart MStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-72697840339268173132011-06-30T02:37:16.664-04:002011-06-30T02:37:16.664-04:00this female is really charming. Isn´t she? Glad yo...this female is really charming. Isn´t she? Glad you shared it because I was wondering about her looks. :)NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-82810211570998580732011-06-29T23:37:27.602-04:002011-06-29T23:37:27.602-04:00Thanks, texwisgirl & Gary!
Thanks, Holdingmom...Thanks, texwisgirl & Gary!<br /><br />Thanks, Holdingmoments! I always enjoy walking around this area in the late afternoon for that light!<br /><br />Thanks, Springman! It's easy to do, just because in many species the males are much more colorful or patterned, and often larger, and there's something about getting that "trophy" shot. And thanks for your kind words -- I certainly miss a lot, although the more I get out to shoot the higher my success rate gets. But as you noted, I only share my best stuff on my blog/website. <br /><br />Thanks, Eileen!<br /><br />Thanks, Jarred! I was pretty close to the quail. Part of the "secret" of my bird photography is getting close to the birds to accentuate the dof. Especially because I have to shoot at f/8 to get the best sharpness out of my lens.<br /><br />Thanks, Esther, Andrew, and Pat!<br /><br />Thanks, Mick! She gave me only a minute or two on the fence before dropping back to the ground.<br /><br />Thanks, Sallie! I agree that she is lovely. I wish I had more shots of the females in my library, but as I mentioned, they are much more sercretive and don't like being out in the open too much.<br /><br />Thanks, Domonic -- I agree!<br /><br />Thanks, Arija!<br /><br />Thanks, Bill! I think we all do it at times, but I do make an effort to photograph females whenever I get the chance, even if they aren't as flashy.<br /><br />Thanks, Sondra and Adventures!<br /><br />Thanks for the very kind words, MaineBirder & Larry!<br /><br />Thanks, Jean!Pat Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09443218594981001495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-81200204930131035352011-06-29T20:11:46.587-04:002011-06-29T20:11:46.587-04:00I am all for the ladies. Great captures and more t...I am all for the ladies. Great captures and more than great point!!!jeanlivingsimplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820800238853344959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-78912703046866689052011-06-29T13:51:04.332-04:002011-06-29T13:51:04.332-04:00She is a beauty and you did her justice by present...She is a beauty and you did her justice by presenting her to us in such a revealing and complementary manner. Thanks.Larry Ostbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04559458349811543197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-26149205548975047472011-06-29T12:13:44.150-04:002011-06-29T12:13:44.150-04:00Awesome captures as always Pat!Awesome captures as always Pat!MaineBirderhttp://www.birdingmaine.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-53156996368164630802011-06-29T09:27:07.575-04:002011-06-29T09:27:07.575-04:00More beautiful shots of this bird Pat. I like the ...More beautiful shots of this bird Pat. I like the top one best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-69418474226171416662011-06-29T09:11:03.289-04:002011-06-29T09:11:03.289-04:00SO gorgeous...Love the lighting and detail of the ...SO gorgeous...Love the lighting and detail of the feathers..an excellent capture.Sondrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485055844682296876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-28414715871294995952011-06-29T09:01:25.294-04:002011-06-29T09:01:25.294-04:00I agree, sometimes we spend too much time on the m...I agree, sometimes we spend too much time on the males and not enough on the females. Great pictures.Bill S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17918013366385456020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-57353985972436398942011-06-29T03:47:54.715-04:002011-06-29T03:47:54.715-04:00Beautiful, colourful birds and so beautifully phot...Beautiful, colourful birds and so beautifully photographed as well.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-11738611792031860302011-06-28T21:00:31.431-04:002011-06-28T21:00:31.431-04:00She is not as colorfull as the male...but she equa...She is not as colorfull as the male...but she equally elegant! Great shot's ;)Dominic Gendronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02960637336762257337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-64940109651720152912011-06-28T17:44:16.993-04:002011-06-28T17:44:16.993-04:00I went back and compared her to the male in your p...I went back and compared her to the male in your post a couple back-- and I think she is every bit as lovely in her own way (course maybe I'm prejudiced ;>). Lovely how she posed for you.Sallie (FullTime-Life)http://travelingrainvilles.typepad.com/traveling_home/2011/06/silverton-durango-railroad.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-54730613527790081082011-06-28T16:15:52.355-04:002011-06-28T16:15:52.355-04:00Beautiful bird and great great photos. In the last...Beautiful bird and great great photos. In the last photo she looks as if she's not staying around for long.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-51246198776447226022011-06-28T14:28:26.441-04:002011-06-28T14:28:26.441-04:00She's lovely! Your photographs showcase her b...She's lovely! Your photographs showcase her beautiful plumage.Pathttp://bailey-road.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-78771696286930364332011-06-28T14:24:36.867-04:002011-06-28T14:24:36.867-04:00A beautiful capture Pat...A beautiful capture Pat...theconstantwalkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06243294919370970037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-38258200202328376872011-06-28T14:22:55.086-04:002011-06-28T14:22:55.086-04:00Such a beauty!Such a beauty!Esther Garvihttp://esthergarvi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-35496103582562375012011-06-28T13:32:30.406-04:002011-06-28T13:32:30.406-04:00Beautiful image. Gotta love the blown out backgrou...Beautiful image. Gotta love the blown out background and that perfect light. Would you say you were pretty close? I figure with the combo of a long lens and closer proximity.<br /> <br />I couldn't agree more about the females getting less attention. I often love the character in female grackles when the shiny dark male gets all the attention.<br /><br />All the best!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-56276771730811332162011-06-28T12:24:17.341-04:002011-06-28T12:24:17.341-04:00Fantastic shots of the Quail. The lighting is just...Fantastic shots of the Quail. The lighting is just perfect. Well done!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-78967072866716645002011-06-28T11:50:27.728-04:002011-06-28T11:50:27.728-04:00Interesting thoughts Pat. The Ladies often do not ...Interesting thoughts Pat. The Ladies often do not get their due when it comes to prioritizing shots. Must be human nature acting up again. I know I am spoiled by seeing some of the best of your photography but it seems like you never miss. You have done a great justice for all female quail everywhere!Springmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09094132506583563094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-66766282375164913752011-06-28T11:32:53.121-04:002011-06-28T11:32:53.121-04:00She's a real beauty Pat.
Fantastic lighting to...She's a real beauty Pat.<br />Fantastic lighting too.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530726217448856252.post-15283947468218029352011-06-28T11:05:15.449-04:002011-06-28T11:05:15.449-04:00They are splendid, Pat. Boom & Gary of tyhe Ve...They are splendid, Pat. Boom & Gary of tyhe Vermilon River, Canada.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328368010048580769noreply@blogger.com