Nit picking Cock Grouse

[christopher galeski]

First decent day we have had for weeks here in the UK were I live,not a right lot about on the moors,apart for some grouse,but what a beautiful morning,took this as it was having a preen,cannon500mm IS,L,F4,1/4EXT,700MM FL,5DMK111,crop,sharrpened,levels,iso2000,F9,1/1600S.

[keith mitchell]

I like the preening pose Chris and the grasses in the foreground, think the bird gets a little bit lost in that dark stripe of background, it's lovely light which highlights the deep red colours of the bird, nice work.

Keith.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Nice colours and details, I like the preening pose too. I did wonder about toning down the pale grasses on the RHS but I have reconsidered, I like the balance of light as presented.

[christopher galeski]

Thanks Jonathan and Keith for looking and comments,the dark patches in the BG is heather,the sheep eat the heather,and grasses grow back in there place,sad,prefer heather.thanks again.

[David Salem]

These are such beautiful grouse and I would love the chance to see one one-day. I like the preening pose and the complementary colors. Well done

[christopher galeski]

Thanks for looking and comments David.