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    This is one I captured before lockdown....I came across this bird 'digging' into the snowdrift to get to the heather, which is the main food source...HH..ACR and PS2021

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    Will:

    Very nice winter scene, whites well handled, nice head angle, feather detail.

    In a perfect world, perhaps a few less grasses across the body, but head and chest clear.

    Well done.

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    Not a lot of camouflage going on here. Nice detail in the bird. Agreed, too bad about the grass in font of the bird.

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    Thanks guys....I agree aboot the camo....They are an easy target for Golden Eagle at this time of the year...

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    I like this.
    Nice environmental image.
    The head and neck are nice and clear so I am Ok with the grasses crossing the lower body.
    Gail

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    Will I think this is fantastic, the grouse in the snow and the sedges, so natural looking, it is the sort of image I have dreamt about capturing for years and years - well done I am very envious!

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    I always love your grouse shots. This is just another wonderful one in the snow. The sedges are fine. Actually may be better than if you had a clean background. TFS Will

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    Thanks guys....appreciated

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonathan Ashton View Post
    Will I think this is fantastic, the grouse in the snow and the sedges, so natural looking, it is the sort of image I have dreamt about capturing for years and years - well done I am very envious!
    Put it on yer bucket list Jon.....You never know

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    Hi Will .... simply gorgeous , very very well done !!!



    No need for the grass stems ... to go

    TFS Andreas

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andreas Liedmann View Post
    Hi Will .... simply gorgeous , very very well done !!!



    No need for the grass stems ... to go

    TFS Andreas
    Thanks Andreas......much appreciated.

    Will

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