Sunrise Sage Grouse

[D. Robert Franz]

Just a simple portrait from the other morning. I had a low angle and wanted a creamy BG

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
Aperture: 4
Exposure compensation: -1/3
Flash: Off
ISO: 400
Focal length: 600mm

[Jonathan Ashton]

Simple portrait eh? Looks pretty darned good to me, I love the exposure and the detail in the pale plumage is excellent. As far as I can see composition is optimal and I like the low viewpoint very much - a super shot.

[Gal Shon]

Beautiful display, superb exposure here.
I like the comp, eye contact, tail, light, colors and sharpness.
I would probably remove one of the catchlight.

[Bruce Enns]

Fabulous shot Robert! Love the low angle, the sharp details, and the creamy golden brown background.

Cheers!
Bruce

[Paul Lagasi]

Wow..Robert...first one was wild, this one is sick, lovely pose, sharpness, colors ... I goota get out there.

[Fabs Forns]

My favorite of your series so far, great light, pose, processing and compo. Way to go.

[Sid Garige]

Excellent image Dale. Great background and wonderful details.

[Harshad Barve]

Excellent image with great details and BG to die for
TFS

[Mike Lentz]

Absolutely fantastic! I think I am jonesing for a Sage Grouse outing!!

[Dumay de Boulle]

Great exposure and detail. I love the pose and the comp is really strong. I think the light takes this over the top. Nice to see this species, never seen one before!