Red Grouse

[Steve Kaluski]

Still some Red Grouse going strong after the - 'Glorious 12th' ('the Glorious 12th' - start of the Grouse shooting season)

Thanks to those who viewed or posted a comment on the previous thread.

Steve

Subject: Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus scotica) foraging in heather
Location: UK
Camera: Canon 1DX MKII
Lens: 500 f/4 MKII with 2x MKIII HH
Exposure: 1/1600s at f/9 ISO5000 EV +0.33
Original format: Landscape, very slight crop
Processed via: LRCC & PSCC2015.5

[Bob Smith]

A very elegant image Steve. I like the way the bird rises up out of the blurred foreground heather and the crystal, clarity of focus on the eye and face really grab the viewer---and the bee is a very fortuitous whimsical touch.

[Isaac Grant]

I really like this shots for all the reasons mentioned by Bob. Excellent image quality with your new camera. I love the eye. Only wish you had a slightly better head angle.

[Colin Driscoll]

Lucky bird! Overall a lovely shot. Not sure about the insect though, I think i would have cloned it out.

[Steve Kaluski]

Thanks guys.

Colin I feel the insect adds to the image, without it, it would I feel, look a bit 'sterile', but I also try to keep any manipulation to a minimum and for what I might feel, are for the right reasons.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Lovely image, Steve. I am with you regarding the bee/insect, it adds interest to the image. Your usual perfect techs, thank you for sharing.

[Steve Kaluski]

Thanks Joe, and it's not bad for ISO5000 either.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Steve, a great IQ result for such a high ISO. I'm going to say it again - perfect timing ( as you havent seen it on your other page yet ) I enjoy these type of images with the FG blending into the subject.

[keith mitchell]

Steve would not change a thing real sharp bird on a soft muted bg,very atmospheric which I like a lot,keep the insect.

Keith.