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    I am beginning to find ways to get closer to these birds. If I see a bird whilst driving, I keep on going and park up at the next passing place. Some birds fly off immediately, but, now and again, you get a curious bird. Keeping low, in amongst the heather, I was photographing this Red Grouse...... Towards me he came, bold as brass. I have a few frames with a more conventional HA, but, I kinda liked this one...

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    This one makes me laugh Will. Definitely unconventional but what an attitude. Tack focus and smooth clean background. I like it. tfs

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    Hi Will, do you look like a grouse by any chance? haha, I think its terrific and i'm fascinated by the red individual tubey things atop the red eyebrow, i wonder if they are flesh or individual feathers? I would like to see just the head as almost everything below becomes oof for such a close-up! Fun, and I think you've cracked their "security system!"

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    Quote Originally Posted by annmpacheco View Post
    Hi Will, do you look like a grouse by any chance? haha, I think its terrific and i'm fascinated by the red individual tubey things atop the red eyebrow, i wonder if they are flesh or individual feathers? I would like to see just the head as almost everything below becomes oof for such a close-up! Fun, and I think you've cracked their "security system!"

    Thanks for that Ann. I was smiling there, when you asked if I looked like a grouse.. This one appears to be studying me .. The red tubes things are called Wattles. It isn't feather, looks like waxy plastic. The males have brighter ones, especially during the breeding season.

    Will

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    Lovely, playful shot. I am a huge fan of expressive close-up headshots like this. Beautiful detail in the eyecombs.

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    Will - you seem to have mastered the awesome bg, super detailed, close up shots of these guys. I love the prep you put into getting these shots. Thanks for sharing that story.

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