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Posted by jack chapman on February 21, 2008 at 4:28 PM
from my recent trip to derbshire,
i saw this male hiding behind this heather with just his crest showing, i crawled to within a few metres of him and waited with a beanbag, eventually his curiosity got the better of him and he peered over to see if i was still there
350D + 300mm F4L + 1.4 extender
1/400 @ F8
ISO 200
full frame
Posted by Major Gilbert on February 21, 2008 at 4:48 PM
I dont know about waiting with a bean bag Jack I think I would be waiting with baited breath.
Its just great when they do eventually let you have look, goggles and all. Well done
Major.
Posted by Rob Howard on February 21, 2008 at 5:40 PM
Hi Jack,
I really like this, your patience has really paid off and you have come away with a top class image.
Nice work
Regards
Rob
Posted by eric weight on February 22, 2008 at 1:13 AM
Says a lot about a shy bird. Excellent shot. Eric
Posted by Matt Cole on February 22, 2008 at 3:04 AM
excellent, a typical grouse pose that characterises the bird and its habitat perfectly.
Matt
Posted by Tim Taylor on February 22, 2008 at 3:08 AM
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14 repliesi saw this male hiding behind this heather with just his crest showing, i crawled to within a few metres of him and waited with a beanbag, eventually his curiosity got the better of him and he peered over to see if i was still there
350D + 300mm F4L + 1.4 extender
1/400 @ F8
ISO 200
full frame
Its just great when they do eventually let you have look, goggles and all. Well done
Major.
I really like this, your patience has really paid off and you have come away with a top class image.
Nice work
Regards
Rob
Matt
Tim
I like it and im looking forward to going back up their to get some of these. Soon I hope.
Ian Hay
Mark
Very good shot
Regards
Andy...
Dave
Great colours! Cracking capture! Nice one!