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Black Grouse

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Posted by Mark Sisson on May 14, 2008 at 8:19 AM
Black Grouse
Have been sooobusy this last month that finding time to post and comment on here has been simply impossible - a couple of hectic weeks still lie ahead and the as the heat of June (?) hits I might get on top of processing again.

This fellow was one of a number of Black Grouse I spent a few nights with on a recent trip to Norway: being woken up from a doze at 3.00 or so in the morning by these lively chaps is a real pleasure, and when a female turns up by gum what a show!

Mark

1DSMk2
500mm
ISO 250 f4 1/250
Capture One v 4 procesed from RAW - converted for web
Full frame
Posted by Paul Inglis on May 14, 2008 at 8:47 AM
Hi Mark,

A bit big at a 1080px when it should have been 720px (did you put the measurement in the wrong box! :wink: ).

Awesome Full Frame capture of a hard to get subject!
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Posted by Mark Sisson on May 14, 2008 at 8:48 AM
Sorry Mods - Paul is right and this is an oversized version I've just noticed so have re-posted a correct sized version with this comment!

Mark
Posted by Dave Courtenay on May 14, 2008 at 8:53 AM
Wonderful image-exposure looks great with plenty of detail in the feathers and in the mouth-great work and am sure a great experience

Dave :toast: :toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on May 14, 2008 at 9:30 AM
Hi Mark

Classic pose - wonderful shot!

David :toast:
Posted by Stuart McCrae on May 14, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Very nice indeed.

Stu.
Posted by A.R.D on May 14, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Lovely bird, good pose and bg.

Like it.

Regards
Posted by Edwin kats on May 14, 2008 at 12:47 PM
OK, back in my seat again. When I opened the large photo I nearly ....... myself :biggrin:
Absolutely amazing.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Sam Mannaerts on May 14, 2008 at 2:03 PM
I've got to follow Edwibn in that!
Superb!!! :toast: :toast: :toast:

grtz,
Sam
Posted by Alan Woolnough on May 14, 2008 at 2:09 PM
A high impact eye-grabber Mark :eek:

Great result :toast: :toast:

Alan
Posted by Paul King on May 14, 2008 at 2:32 PM
Hi Mark,

Love it loads what a great shot. Is time no to short when in the presence of these. :toast:
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on May 14, 2008 at 3:27 PM
very nice.

Phil.

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Posted by Bertl Menegoni on May 15, 2008 at 5:20 AM
Breathtaking beautiful Mark!!

Bertl Menegoni
Innsbruck
Austria
Posted by John Chapman on May 15, 2008 at 5:49 AM
Hi Mark great shot and I agree it is a wonderful experience.
John :toast:
Posted by Alan Bryant on May 15, 2008 at 11:03 AM
Cracker of image :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by eric weight on May 15, 2008 at 2:44 PM
Superb Mark.
:toast: :toast: Eric