Merry Christmas!

by Michael Frye | Dec 24, 2018 | Announcements | 22 comments

Sandhill cranes at sunrise on a foggy morning in the San Joaquin Valley, CA, USA

While this image lacks snow, stately conifers, twinkling stars, or even a hint of red and green, Claudia and I think it embodies the Christmas spirit of hope, joy, and peace. We hope your holiday season is filled with joy, peace, and the love of family and friends. To all who celebrate the day, Merry Christmas!

— Michael and Claudia

22 Comments

Nancy on December 24, 2018 at 11:22 am

Merry Christmas Michael! I’ve enjoyed your images throughout the year and hope to continue this year. May the Spirit of Christmas be with both of you and enjoy family and friends this holiday season.
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Michael-Patrick Hogue on December 24, 2018 at 11:23 am

I have thoroughly enjoyed your incredible photos this year. Inspiring. I hope the New Year brings you many new and wonderful opportunities for your amazing eyes and talent to continue doing what you do. Maybe one day…
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Ann on December 24, 2018 at 11:25 am

Amazing the lovely things one can find to photograph in our infamous Valley fog! Wishing you and Claudia a sweet Christmas and joyful 2019!
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- Michael Frye on December 24, 2018 at 9:15 pm
  
  Thank you Ann; Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too!
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Vivienne on December 24, 2018 at 12:30 pm

Yes, it does, Michael. Merry Christmas to you and Claudia!
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- Michael Frye on December 24, 2018 at 9:15 pm
  
  Thanks Vivienne, and Merry Christmas to you too!
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Karthik on December 24, 2018 at 12:36 pm

Hi Micheal, thank you for another spectacular year of images. I wish you and Claudia and happy, healthy and peaceful New Year!
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- Michael Frye on December 24, 2018 at 9:16 pm
  
  Thanks so much Karthik – Happy New Year to you too!
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JohnC on December 24, 2018 at 12:39 pm

Merry Christmas to you and Claudia, Michael. Thank you for all your giving during the year. 🙂
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- Michael Frye on December 24, 2018 at 9:16 pm
  
  Thank you John, and Merry Christmas to you too!
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Geoff R. on December 24, 2018 at 1:28 pm

Beautiful photo – love the sense of warmth conveyed by the sunrise and fog. Thank you.
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- Michael Frye on December 24, 2018 at 9:16 pm
  
  Thank you Geoff!
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Jeff Anderson on December 24, 2018 at 7:17 pm

Absolutely outstanding Michael ! Merry Christmas to your whole family my photon actuated friend ! Cheers !
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- Michael Frye on December 24, 2018 at 9:17 pm
  
  Thank you Jeff! “Photon actuated.” That’s a new one; I like it.:) Merry Christmas to you too!
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Larry Millican on December 24, 2018 at 8:47 pm

Michael, it certainly does! Peaceful, dawn of a new day, freshness…
Appreciate your sharing this image, as well as everything else. 🙂
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- Michael Frye on December 24, 2018 at 9:18 pm
  
  Thanks Larry – glad you like this one!
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Martin on December 25, 2018 at 1:53 am

Merry Christmas Michael
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- Michael Frye on December 28, 2018 at 3:51 pm
  
  Thank you Martin! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!
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James Hamilton on December 25, 2018 at 9:35 am

Michael and Claudia,

And a very Merry Christmas to you! Your images and adventures are always an inspiration to me – and so many others – to capture the beauty of nature through the lens of a camera. Not only your current photograph but also many previous ones have induced the feelings and the mood that we experience during the Christmas season.

Jim
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- Michael Frye on December 28, 2018 at 3:51 pm
  
  Thanks James! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you.
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Laurel on December 26, 2018 at 9:20 pm

Thank you for the Christmas wishes, Michael. Hope you and Claudia had a joyful, peaceful day. What a beautiful photo! I’m looking forward to your annual “best photos of the year” selection. Best wishes for the new year!
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- Michael Frye on December 28, 2018 at 3:51 pm
  
  Thank you Laurel! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too.
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