QUAIL: Chuck Nelson Photography

#39 - SENTINEL AT SUNSET (1:1.25)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

When a quail covey is foraging one is often perched on a high place keeping watch for danger. This quail was doing sentinel duty as the covey foraged nearby. Quail and sunset photographed separately in Siskiyou County, CA.

A gallery wrap version of this image is available in the GALLERY WRAP gallery.

#39A - SENTINEL AT SUNSET (with photo edge 1:1.25)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

#7 - FOUR QUAIL (on gray with photo edge 1:1.5)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Quail are a joy to watch and hear as they migrate across the landscape in coveys. They keep in touch with each other with various calls and scatter in many different directions at the first sign of danger. These watchful beauties were photographed in Siskiyou County, CA.

#6 - FOUR QUAIL (on gray 1:1.5)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

#59 - QUAIL ON DREAM POINT (1:1.25)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Quail are just one of the many creatures that live in the shadow of Mt. Shasta. The mountain looms majestically in the background as this quail keeps watch while the rest of the covey feeds nearby. Mt. Shasta and quail photographed separately in Siskiyou County, CA.

A gallery wrap version of this image is available in the GALLERY WRAP gallery.

#59B - QUAIL ON DREAM POINT (with photo edge 1:1.25)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

#60 - QUAIL AND MT SHASTA (1:1.5)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Quail are abundant in the Shasta Valley including the Nelson Ranch where I grew up. This quail was added to this view of Mt. Shasta from the Nelson Ranch to create a familiar scene that could well have been but never was. Mt. Shasta and quail photographed separately in Siskiyou County, CA

#60A - QUAIL AND MT SHASTA (with photo edge 1:1.5)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

#60B - QUAIL AND MT SHASTA (1:1.25)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

#63 - THREE QUAIL AND SHASTA (1:1.25)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Three California quail and Mount Shasta combine to form an image that reflects some of the natural beauty that Siskiyou County has to offer. Quail and Mt. Shasta photographed separately in Siskiyou County, CA.

#63A - THREE QUAIL AND SHASTA (with photo edge 1:1.25)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

#64 - CALIFORNIA QUAIL (on gray 1:1)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Always alert, a wary California quail reveals distinct markings that are both beautiful and functional. The colors and patterns serve as near perfect camouflage when the quail retreats into brush and grass. Photographed in Siskiyou County, CA.

#64B - CALIFORNIA QUAIL (on white 1:1)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

#64D - CALIFORNIA QUAIL (on white 1:1.25)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

#65 - QUAIL REFLECTED (on gray 1:1)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A powerful telephoto lens has enabled me to capture detailed photographs of a number of quail. It seems each one is a work of art. My challenge has been to create images that feature the quail as art while reflecting something of the art and genius of the ultimate Creator. Quail photographed in Siskiyou County, CA.

#65B - QUAIL REFLECTED (on white 1:1)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

#65D - QUAIL REFLECTED (on gray 1:1.25)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

#70 - QUAIL AND MT SHAST # 3 (1:1.5)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

One of many quail that forage on the slopes of Mt. Shasta. Quail and Mt. Shasta photographed separately in Siskiyou County, CA.

#69 - QUAIL AND MT SHASTA # 2 (1:1.5)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A wary quail is framed by Mt. Shasta. Quail and Mt. Shasta photographed separately in Siskiyou County, CA.

#73 - TWO QUAIL AND MT SHASTA (with border 1:1.5)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A female and male quail stand in the Shasta Valley with Mt. Shasta in the background. Quail and Mt. Shasta photographed separately in Siskiyou County.

#77 - QUAIL AND SHASTA #4 (1:1.25)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A quail stands at alert as the sun rises on Mt. Shasta in the background. Quail and Mt. Shasta photographed separately in Siskiyou County, CA.

#86 -QUAIL AND MT SHASTA #5 (1:1.5)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A male and female quail forage in the Shasta Valley. Quail and Mount Shasta photographed separately in Siskiyou County, CA.

#86A - QUAIL AND MT SHASTA #5 (1:1.25)

chuck@chucknelsonphotography.com (Chuck Nelson Photography) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A male and female quail forage in the Shasta Valley. Quail and Mount Shasta photographed separately in Siskiyou County, CA.