Theme - Red Grouse

[William Dickson]

Canon 5D Mk3
f/4 500mm with 1x4 iii
f/6.3
1/2000
ISO 500

This is the same bird as I posted yesterday. I thought I would share this close up which shows the red eyebrow 'wattle' This is very prominent because it is the breeding season. I was driving on a single track along the Glen and parked at a small passing place. I saw the grouse in the heather. He pranced about the area for 15 mins, I stood behind my car and had a great photo shoot

Thanks for looking and for the comments on my last grouse image. They are much appreciated.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent portrait. Beautiful colors, absolutely superb details, plane BG and nice tight crop.


Regards,
Satish.

[Ian Wilson]

Super portrait William. May be just a whisker front focused? Regards, Ian.

[Girish Prahalad]

lovely colors & IQ. A bit more DOF would have helped in increasing the impact.

[John Robinson]

Will
I like the other one with the background to be honest. Good mug shot though
John

[Marina Scarr]

What a stunning portrait! Comp looks good. Perfect for the theme.

[David Cowling]

An absolute cracker William. Sharp and full of detail. The red wattle certainly adds something to these birds. Well done for getting so close. I was photographing these in the Peak District a few weeks ago but didn't get as close as this

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Beautiful portrait William. Nice comp, nice colors and details. There was ample light to stop down for more DOF imho. A very successful portrait regardless. TFS.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the tight composition, red eyebrows and complimentary BG. Well done William.