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Song for California

Song for California

California's State bird is the quail...a beautiful but elusive bird that is found widely throughout the state. We just happened to see this singing male ...
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California's State bird is the quail...a beautiful but elusive bird that is found widely throughout the state. We just happened to see this singing male beauty in Santa Cruz in some shrubby undergrowth.
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Mar, 2019

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Awards

Winner in Symbols that Represent your State Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+35

Top Choice

+1

Absolute Masterpiece

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Superb Composition

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absolutely gorgeous with the pattern of white around the quail's face repeated in the curvature of the greenery!

Platinum

Beautiful

Platinum

This has to be the best as shot you got last week. Just awesome. Congrats

It takes my breath away. WOW

PRO

So, you got your Quail shot, and it is a real winner!!
Stunning capture!! : )

PRO+

I said, "Ohhhh," right out loud... Absolutely beautiful.

Platinum

Fabulous shot:-)

Ultimate

Absolutely stunning. The light and detail are amazing. Congratulations on your winning entry!

Platinum

Fantastic photo and congratulations on your win

Ultimate

Wow Nina - what a magnificent shot! I love it!! Congratulations on winning the State Symbols challenge - you really deserved it. Kurt

PRO

Congratulations on your win Nina. 😊

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