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Black Grouse

Gallery: Regional: UKNPPosted May 8, 2011134 views11 comments

1D Mk iv, 600mm, f4. 1/125s, f4, iso 500.

A first for me and what a memorable experience. I slept in the car (my hide) and got up at 4.15 - some birds were already in position. Unfortunately, I picked the worst day possible for light and only managed a couple of reasonable frames. But I can see why people spend days doing these - I'll be back for more!

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11 comments

Comment posted by David Kjaer on May 8, 2011 at 12:10 PM

Hi Ian

A nice pose - however the image looks a little dark especially the birds where I'm sure you can recover some more detail if you got your exposure correct in camera. Just a simple 'highlights & shadows' tweak should help.

David

Registered on January 4, 2006, 128 Posts, 4170 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Mason on May 8, 2011 at 1:24 PM

Thanks David. Yes, processing was a challenge and I also felt it was a little dark. I've taken your advice and brought a little more detail out of the shadows, but hopefully the next visit will be better.

Registered on December 14, 2005, 399 Posts, 2305 Comments

Comment posted by Guy Rogers on May 8, 2011 at 4:18 PM

Hello Ian.

Nice capture and one I hope to achieve my self one day.

Second image works better.

Registered on January 16, 2007, 450 Posts, 995 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Ellard on May 8, 2011 at 5:08 PM

that's dedication, at least it paid of, nice shot

Registered on December 17, 2010, 60 Posts, 634 Comments

Comment posted by Shaun Boycott-Tayl on May 8, 2011 at 5:32 PM

Well worth the kip in the car Ian.

Davids advice is spot on and the second images looks much better.

Shaun

Registered on April 19, 2010, 0 Posts, 67 Comments

Comment posted by David Kjaer on May 8, 2011 at 5:45 PM

Hi Ian

Yes re-post much better. Good luck with your next visit but don't leave it too long as the lek will be tailing off soon.

David

Registered on January 4, 2006, 128 Posts, 4170 Comments

Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on May 9, 2011 at 3:12 PM

It's a good starter, Ian. These are superb birds, and once the action starts they're great entertainment.

Andy...

Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments

Comment posted by Karen Summers on May 9, 2011 at 4:03 PM

Dedication Ian, sleeping in the car good image like the edit better good luck with getting some more

Registered on December 3, 2009, 83 Posts, 818 Comments

Comment posted by Sandra Hendrikse on May 10, 2011 at 3:36 AM

It was certainly well worth sleeping in your car. I prefer the second image best. Good luck for next time.

Registered on January 23, 2008, 48 Posts, 769 Comments

Comment posted by Des Ong on May 10, 2011 at 10:05 AM

Agree with you, I find it facinating too. I think this is a very good first attempt and I look forward to seeing more. You need to get a move on though as I think it'll die down soon. Good luck.

Registered on July 12, 2007, 23 Posts, 234 Comments

Comment posted by Barrie Courtenay on May 10, 2011 at 4:06 PM

Yes repost much better,good luck with next visit

Registered on July 11, 2005, 12 Posts, 98 Comments