King of the Hill Cock Red Grouse

[christopher galeski]

Taken early morning on the grouse moor,the sun had just come up,cannon500mm IS,L,F4,I/4ext,700MM FL,5D MK111,resting camera and lens on bean bag on fence post,iso250,F5.6,1/1600s,CROP,SHARPENED,CB.

[christopher galeski]

The bottom image is posted by mistake,could mods remove please.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Lovely shot Chris I like the bird in environment and I am also pleased to see the leg feathers, so often the legs become obscured by the grasses or heather. The pose looks quite regal and it makes for a very appealing image.

[christopher galeski]

Thanks Jonathan,if you look on the legs, wing and neck,you can see the bird is moulting.

[Geoff Newhouse]

He does look proud...great lighting...and nice amount of environment included...a very pleasing image of a new to me species from across the pond!!

TFS
Geoff

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Sweet bird, habitat and lighting. I'm enjoying the pose. Nice work Chris.

[christopher galeski]

Thanks for looking and comments,Geoff,this bird is a game bird,and is shot from August the 12th till Dec10,it is a rich mans sport.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Chris, Im really enjoying your Grouse images. I do like the 'regal' pose, colours and enviroment.

Removed your 2nd image for you.

[christopher galeski]

Thanks for looking and comments,and thanks Stu for removing the other image.