Not an 'earth shattering' image, as this female Grouse suddenly stopped in the Heather, but I just love these warm rich tones in their plumage, great camouflage and perfect for when you are concealing yourself within the habitat.
Taken on the same day as the male, so light wasn't great, but a reasonable result for ISO8000 and the 2x converter.
Thanks to those who viewed or posted a comment on the previous thread.
Steve
Subject: Red Grouse (f) (Lagopus lagopus) in heather
Camera: Canon 1DX
Lens: 500f/4 MKII, 2x converter MKIII HH
Exposure: 1/1000s at f/8 ISO8000
Original format: Portrait, very slight crop
Processed via: LRCC & PSCC
Dan having the 2x converter on only provides one central focus point sadly, which I think has been rectified in the 1DX MKII version. However i just looked and the FP is just on the curve of the cheek feathers. So not bang on the eye as I would have liked, but at f/8 enough sharpness there IMHO .
Looks good on all counts Steve. OK, maybe not "earth shattering" but these types of portraits (especially when well done as here) always catch my attention and I love to create them whenever I get the chance.