Spruce Grouse.

[Karl Egressy]

Older image, current PP.
I laid on the ground for this shot and supported the lens with my elbow.
Full Frame.
Thanks for looking.

Canon 1D MIV
Canon 500 f4.0 L IS
ISO 1600
f4.5
1/100 s

[Julie Brown]

Hi Karl. The low angle puts the viewer right at eye level with this handsome bird. Very nice color and feather detail.

[MohsenVahedipour]

Great species with excellent shooting angle & IQ. Nice HA. In my uncalibrated monitor (in my office) may be in could be 1/3 stop lighter. TFS

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the low angle, sharpness, details and composition. Well done Karl!

[Joe Senzatimore]

Low angle is perfect as is the detail captured.

[David Salem]

Great looking grouse. Love the low angle and the feather detail. Nice capture.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Karl, excellent low perspective, super pose and HA, and I do like the detail and colours on this species. Maybe a little more room below.

[Shawn Zierman]

I remember this one Karl. I enjoyed the excellent light quality and low angle shooting on this one...and I still do! The bit of pilo-erection in the plumage is a sweet detail in the image.

[Mike Milicia]

That's one plumped up grouse!

Nice shooting angle and detail ... agree it could go lighter and have a bit more room on bottom.

[Robert Holguin]

Very nice shot.
Terrific shooting angle, excellent feather detail, and great comp.
Well done.

[Jeannean Ryman]

Beautiful shot Karl with wonderful light, POV, details and background. I've never seen one, so thanks for sharing!

[dankearl]

Such an Odd bird, Karl,
Nice to see something different, the color and detail is very nice.

[Girish Prahalad]

lovely portrait! like the POV, pose & details. as mentioned by others, a bit more brightness might help.

[christopher galeski]

great capture,nice pose,good low angle,good detail and colors,thanks.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image of fluffy nice looking bird. Love the pose,beautiful eye and tiny beak,great colors,low angle and tight crop.

Regards,
Satish.