Well, sadly today is the opening day to shoot this little fellow, the Red Grouse. All the 'Ghillies' (or gamekeepers) have been hard at work preparing for today, based on what was happening with my little spot for these guys, however they must have known, as they were keeping their distance, the Red Grouse that is. I doubt if they will be out in the open like this over the coming months, but they do need to be kept in check.
Thanks to those who viewed & commented on the previous image.
Steve
Subject: Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus)
Location: UK
Camera: Canon 1DX
Lens: 500f/4 with 1.4x HH
Exposure: 1/160s at f/9 ISO2500 EV+1
Original format: Portrait
Don't like the idea of shooting these birds, other than with a Nikon...or a Canon.
Love the colours Steve, those rich browns in the feathers culminating with the lovely red brow above the eye. Well captured and processed, and do I detect a possible intention from you to portray this bird as defiant, under the circumstances?
Nice looking alert pose for this handsome grouse. The exposure and detail are perfect. Too bad about opening day as I am sure they will be allot more flighty. Well done and good luck.
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...or a Canon
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