Canon 1DX Mk2
f/4 400mm DO Mk2 with 1.4iii
f/5.6
1/800
ISO 1600
Not many Red Grouse showing at this time of the year, but these Pheasants sure look good in their Autumn plumage. Handheld from the vehicle...ACR and PS 2020
Gorgeous portrait of this pheasant. Love those colors around the face/eye. Feather detail looks very nice as well. Nice background. Framing is right on.
I grew up with these guys in Iowa, a fixture in the farm fields and along fence rows. Sadly, in Michigan very rare. Saw my first rooster in 20 years about two weeks ago.
So, having said all that, this photo really brings back strong memories. Techs are fine, great color range, some fine color harmony with the background.