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Male Ptarmigan calling

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Posted by Danny Green on May 2, 2008 at 7:27 AM
Male Ptarmigan calling
Been to Scotland for a few days and went in to the hills for Ptarmigan. I wanted to get some coverage of them in their spring plumage and also the Males are very busy trying to attract females at the moment so give plenty of chances for action shots.

Canon 1D MK11, 500mm Lens, F4, 1/2000, ISO 200.

Danny :wavey:
Posted by Tim Munsey on May 2, 2008 at 7:51 AM
Nice one Danny, its good the way they match their surroundings, a patchy bird to match the patchy landscape, I guess its either that or be eagle lunch.

Tim
Posted by Andy Bate on May 2, 2008 at 7:56 AM
Nice shot, no wonder couldnt get hold of you this week!
Posted by Dave Courtenay on May 2, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Looks like the RSPB mag has a winter cover-lovely bird with a great pose

Dave :toast:
Posted by jack chapman on May 2, 2008 at 12:51 PM
very nice and perfectly exposed
Posted by Edwin kats on May 2, 2008 at 3:08 PM
You know I love this. I bet you had a great time over there with snow and everything.
Absolutely great shot and well exposed. Indeed one for the cover.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Andy Astbury on May 2, 2008 at 3:11 PM
About as perfect as it gets Danny :toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on May 2, 2008 at 6:52 PM
Great pose and exposure!

David :toast:
Posted by Paul Inglis on May 4, 2008 at 6:41 AM
Hi Danny,

Lovely capture!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Magnus Hird on May 5, 2008 at 4:37 AM
Fantastic shot Danny :smile:
Posted by eric weight on May 5, 2008 at 5:29 AM
Superb.
:toast: :toast: Eric