The Journey
Millions of birds in the world embark on huge migrations twice each year. Sandhill cranes are large birds that also take part in the archetypal journey. This image is a composite, built on an actual capture of six birds one afternoon on the Fraser River estuary of south west British Columbia, and an image captured earlier of the full moon. I created this work based on personal sitings of migratory birds flying through moonlight. I titled my work, The Journey, because there is so much symbolism for all of us in the concept of a journey, or a quest. This journey is a quest for life.

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Sandy Stewart
Lovely work David! :)
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Sandy.
Ozlem E
David! This is fantastic!! They almost look like prehistoric birds! Great work!
David Friederich replied
They always remind me of Jurassic creatures. Even their screechy cry is primitive. Thank you, Ozlem.
handprintz
Wow ! top capture David
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Trudi. Not my usual work…so a bit of an experiment, and wondering how it will be received.
Erhan OZBIYIK
Good one David !!! :)
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Erhan.
tuffcookie
wow this is awesome.Top notch! Love it
DottieDees
This is truly great!
David Friederich replied
Thank you!
MaryK
Gorgeous!
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Mary, for you comment. I really appreciate your opinion.
Beve Brown-Clark
Outstanding work…I think I need to take a trip next year to your area…you have lots to photograph! Beautiful composite…keep them coming…
David Friederich
Oh Beve, I think you have a lot of opportunities just where you are!
George Lenz
nicely done
David Friederich replied
Thanks, George.
AtaAlishahi
my fav David :)
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Ata.
Anthea Slade
Breathtaking, atmospheric and truly beautiful David. This tells a story in a photograph. You are a gifted photographer. Well done.
David Friederich replied
Well, I might frame this comment, Anthea, and use it to brag to my friends, LOL. I admire the composite work of others, and decided to try it. The picture of the cranes was a nice piece for my collection, but not very artistic. I wanted to tell a story, and it seems I did. As always, I very much value the feedback you give me, Anthea.
mmills3080
really wonderful work, David!
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Michelle. It was fun putting this together. It turned out better than I thought it would.
SandraRos
Wonderful, wonderful awesome capture ! ! You really got a trophy shot here.
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Sandra, but I don’t want you to think this picture was one photograph. This is a composite. I put the picture of the cranes, a pretty ordinary image, on top of an image of the full moon.
jacqi
Great work David. I love to hear the geese as they travel at night on their journeys north or south in spring and autumn
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Jacqi. I love the sound of the geese too. Last night, in the wee small hours, I heard a flock go over. It warmed my heart.
melant1017
This is a really cool capture, well done :)
-Antonio
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Antonio. You know this is a composite image? I put an image of the cranes together with another image of the moon. I did capture both images, but at different times.
Prasad
Stunning work!
David Friederich replied
Thank you very much, Prasad.
SandraRos
No matter how you did it, it is still awesome ! ! Can I come for lesson’s ? ? ?
Lucindawind
oh just beautiful !! love it
Joanne Bradley
Excellent caputre with those cranes in the dark sky and against that moon! Wow!
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Joanne, but this image is a composite, a union of an image of the moon which is the background. I put the crane image over top, and with few other manipulations, voila!
LYN EVANS
Beautifully done, fabulous image
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Lyn. I have done very little of this kind of work. Its reception has been gratifying to me.
Glenda Remaklus
Beautiful shot David. A picture worth a thousand words!
David Friederich replied
Thank you so much, Glenda. I really appreciate this.
PPV247
Outstanding image David. Timed just right for that silhouette.
David Friederich replied
Pete, this is a composite of two images, so the “timing” is in PS.
Donna Adamski
Awesome compilation David. I happen to live in an area where they are year round. Love it.
David Friederich replied
You’re lucky having them all year. Thank you for your comment, OrphieG.
Hans Goepel
Beautiful shot David. Yes A picture worth a thousand words!
David Friederich replied
This one, Hans, was a lot of fun creating. Glad you like it.
aaronschwartz
I’ve been looking through all your pictures with amazement and delight. I’m in awe!
David Friederich replied
Yes, I see that. You have looked at a lot. Thank you for looking, faving, and commenting on this one. I will enjoy hearing from you in the future. Don’t be afraid to tell me truly what you think. Thank you, Aaron.
Wendi Donaldson
Gorgeous!
David Friederich replied
I think you might be a fan, :))
AngelaFoster
a really fantastic capture
Wayne Pearson
Unreal David, unreal !!
David Friederich replied
Wayne, this is a composite of two images I captured. The moon, and the cranes.
Sharon Mau
It is a beautiful composite!
Congratulations on your feature in Dimensions
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Sharon. I didn’t know until I read your comment.
Marjorie Wallace
A beautiful work and thoughtful words. An instant favorite for me and an inspiration as well. Brilliant work!
David Friederich replied
What a beautiful and complimentary comment you have given me, Marjorie. I am very grateful for this.
Pat Yager
Soooooo beautifully done, David!! And your description makes it even more meaningful! Thank you for this lovely gift! – Pat
David Friederich replied
And thank you, Pat, for this lovely comment.
CarolM
Love this David. I didn’t know they flew at night. The sandhill cranes are so graceful in flight. Excellent image! Love the silhouettes against the moon.
David Friederich replied
Carol, I think they do fly at night, although I am not certain of that. This image is a composite, as I describe in the accompanying text. I had a picture of the moon, which I combined with the crane image. I shot the cranes one afternoon in summer. Thank you for commenting.
linaji
Only You David.. I did not read the above comments.. but I feel we are in awe of you. This is a shot for only those who have the relationship you do with all that you are inside. Your kindness to me is felt and appreciated.. but my dear man.. you are really outside and the vibrations of nature are so powerful and so amazing ..you don’t have to create a thing.. they dance toward you and sing your hearts song.. xoxo snap.
David Friederich replied
Oh my dearest Lina, your comment is so inspiring to me, so encouraging. You are an angel.
Ken Fortie
Beautiful work.
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Ken.
David Clark
great image and words David—I remember laying around outside in my home in the woods in Montana and listen to the cranes fly over at night – a very evocative image – dave
David Friederich replied
They are amazing birds, David. I have only been able to capture a few in-flight images. I love how they fly together, and the incredible sounds they make while in flight. Thank you so much.
Matt Merritt
Awesome work David!
We have Sandhill cranes here in Florida, but they stay here year round.
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Matt. Love your comment.
Arlene Zapata
Breath taking + magical, nice craftsman ship too!
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Arlene. I had fun creating this one.
brigusser
Simply amazing…...
David Friederich replied
Thank you…that is a very nice compliment.
AmyRalston
Beauuuuuuuuuuutiful! Your intuition must have been with you this night …so amazing. A favorite!
David Friederich replied
Thank you very much, Amy.
Tomas Abreu
Beautiful!!
David Friederich replied
Thank you, Tomas.
JayneLogan
This is outstanding David … perfection.
David Friederich replied
Oh thank you, Jayne. I made this compilation last summer from two images, neither of which were anything special. The comp has become one of the most popular in my portfolio. I always love receiving your comments.
lanebrain phot...
This is awesome!! I love your work!
David Friederich replied
Thank you. I love that you love my work, Landebrain. I hope I won’t disappoint.
TickerGirl
Beautiful composite. You have a lovely collection here.
David Friederich replied
Thank you, TickerGirl. I only just now saw your comment. Sorry for the long delay for my response.
Angel Gold
Great work. Well done
David Friederich replied
Thank very much, Angel.
Daniel Wills
Great shot/s! i normally don’t enjoy composites but i think your description does the composite justice.
great work