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Dorian Anderson
04-24-2022, 07:52 PM
**** - it's been a while since my last post. Between pet-sitting my way around the country (https://atailoftwositters.blogspot.com/) and leading
tours for Tropical Birding, I haven't slept in the same bed for more than 4 consecutive nights this calendar year. I've already visited/birded
NV, AZ, NM, CO, OK, TX, OK, KS, MN, MA and AR (currenly), and I'll be in TN, NC, KY, OH, MI, IL, IN, and PA before heading to Newfoundland
and Nova Scotia at the end of June. So yeah, busy!

I recently guided an 11-day grouse/chicken loop through Colorado and Kansas. It's tough to shoot on tour since I need to be spotting, identifying,
and pointing out birds to clients, but I was able to grab some frames on this amazing morning. It was hella cold, so my 5 clients were content to
sit in the heated van at this lek on private property. I, however, exited the vehicle and laid face down on the frozen earth for the hour leading up to
sunrise. As the sun cracked the horizon and the lek came to life, I was treated to point blank views.

Canon 600mm f/4 IS II + 1.4x on EOS R5
1/1000 at f/5.6, ISO 2500
Processed in LR CC and Topaz

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gail bisson
04-25-2022, 05:02 AM
An absolutely gorgeous frame Dorian. The light "is to die" for. Perfect low POV with just the right amount of FG. Perfect HA and inflated sac.
Well done,
Gail

Daniel Cadieux
04-25-2022, 05:31 AM
So beautiful. Well worth the work waiting in the cold for this. Lots of people miss out on the best opportunities in order to avoid discomfort, but we gotta do what we gotta do to get the most out of these things eh. Great low angle, sweet light, and well processed / presented.

annmpacheco
04-25-2022, 07:34 AM
So glad to have you posting again Dorian. I'd be stoked to get this image and well deserved. Terrific light, POV, and setting... Keep em coming

Joseph Przybyla
04-25-2022, 01:22 PM
Hi Dorian, looks good to me. Your hour wait on the cold frozen ground was rewarded. Interesting bird with unique behavior. Thank you for sharing.

Colin Driscoll
04-25-2022, 09:33 PM
Lovely shot, literally cool light and exposure. You must have had some pretty good thermals on to last an hour there.
Love your blog!

dankearl
04-25-2022, 11:03 PM
Best shot of species I have seen..
Your blog is great, you are as good as adventure writer as photog.
I appreciate your love of pets...

John Mack
05-01-2022, 09:48 AM
Now that is some light. This is my favorite image of these chickens I have ever seen. Killer frame.