Not For Theme...Why Did the Fool Hen Cross the Road?

[Paul Lagasi]

Answer by John Cleese: (Monty Python Fan)
This Fool Hen is no more. It has ceased to function. Bereft of life, it rests in peace. It's a stiff. If it wasn't nailed to the road it'd be pushing up daisies. It's snuffed it. It's metabolic processes are now history. It's bleeding demised. It's rung down the curtain, shuffled off the mortal coil and joined the bleeding Choir Invisible. This is an Ex-Fool Hen. Ergo, it did not cross the road.

Another name for Spruce Grouse is "Fool Hen". Thought it fit for this weeks theme. Although after my last weeks, theme win. I decided just to post this for fun.

I was in EC Manning Provincial Park, BC, when this hen came out of the woods and walked right up to me, I lay on the road and it must have thought what is this guy doing, I may as well go have a look.....

I think this is Rufous Adult Female...Just lovely colors on this bird
Ran it through, of course what else, Topaz.

p.s.--no luck with the Mountain bluebird female....both my daughters moved out, one across the street and one 2 hours away...I am almost finished my and their renovations...Texas, New Mexico, Arizona in 17 days (Cancon, Cave Creek, Big Bend) going to fill some holes ...then finish my coffee table book, WOW...man no wonder I got no time to take photos...LOLOL....Crown Royal night..I hate bi-fold doors (3 hours installing them)...:eek:...

Have a Great Day Everyone!

[Michael Gerald-Yamasaki]

Have a Great Day Everyone!

Thanks, Paul... It's good to start it off with a smile.

The low angle and dof really gives a three dimensional look. I like the little greenery poking out of the rocks...

You have a great day yourself...

Cheers,

-Michael-

[denise ippolito]

Paul, You really have been busy! I love the soft colors in the BG and the clear details of the grouse. I like the low angle too. BTW Another big congrats for the re-create win!! Whooohooo!!

[Paul Lagasi]

Thank you both...Denise, I'll make sure I get some great photos when I go on the boat...was a great surprise..to win. Now if Mr. Shadle, knew where there was a Flamingo, Black Rail and a Yellow Rail..:eek:..wow what a trip that would be...

[Steve Adkins]

These woods chickens are a wonderful source of entertainment. You never know what they might decide to do. Wonderful capture, Paul. TFS and have a great trip!

[Christopher Miller]

Very funny, Paul! Great pose and details in the grouse. The soft colors and BG really make it work for me. Well done!

[Brendan Dozier]

Nice capture, Paul, and like the low angle. Monty Python is hilarious, just watched that skit on youtube. Another hilarious one to watch is the "Are you the brain surgeon?!!" skit, very funny. Do you have publisher for your book, or are you self-publishing?

[Kerry Perkins]

Nice Paul. Really clean and colorful. The tiny plants just in front of it are awesome.

I have an appointment tomorrow with the Ministry of Silly Walks... I actually got to work with Eric Idle and John Cleese a couple of years ago. They are just as funny off-camera.

[Paul Lagasi]

Thanks Everyone, life's to short not to laugh.

Kerry..I'd love to meet those guys, I'd either ask about how it was to do the "Kamekazi Highlanders" or
"Spam" skit.

Brendan...I am self publishing using a website called http://www.blurb.com/
its just for fun, making my own guide book, with images, maps, and descriptions.
using only my photos (all 600)...Probably only publish 3 books, one for me and one for each
daughter......

[Hilary Hann]

What a fantastic bird for co-operating so well for you. Love the feather detail enhanced with topaz. Love the pov and the dof. I've published using Blurb, ended up with a really nice quality book.

[Anita Bower]

Nice! The low angle shows off the beautiful breast feathers, textures and colors. The little plant in the foreground is a nice touch.