Ptarmigan

Discussion

13 replies

Posted by Major Gilbert on June 2, 2008 at 4:10 PM

D2X's + 600mm AFS II + 1.4 conv.
1/800 @ f6.3
ISO 320.
Ex Comp -0.7ev.
Tone Comp less contrast.

Major.

Posted by Nigel Blake on June 2, 2008 at 4:12 PM

That phone call made all the difference Major! very nice, mind you don't tread on them.

Posted by Tim Munsey on June 2, 2008 at 4:29 PM

Striking bird, cracking surroundings and light what more could you ask for.

Tim

Posted by John Robinson on June 2, 2008 at 4:37 PM

Nice picture Major. Would be even better I reckon if there was bit more space on the right but no big deal.
Cheers
John

Posted by Tim Taylor on June 2, 2008 at 4:38 PM

Stunning shot Major. I love the composition against those nicely matched stones.

Tim

Posted by Ian Macdermott on June 2, 2008 at 5:37 PM

Fine shot the light makes the flecks of gold stand out on the body.

Ian

Posted by Paul Inglis on June 3, 2008 at 7:43 AM

Hi Major,

This is one very, very nice image!

Posted by Alan Woolnough on June 3, 2008 at 7:53 AM

Quality image Major!!

Love it

Alan

Posted by Dave Courtenay on June 3, 2008 at 8:32 AM

Beautiful bird-just fantastic plummage-you must be pleased with this one

Dave

Posted by Robert Lawrence on June 3, 2008 at 9:57 AM

Lovely detailed portrait.

Robert

Posted by Bertl Menegoni on June 3, 2008 at 10:31 AM

Very beautiful Major, I love the color of the surroundings
and the warm reflections of the stones.
Congrats and cheers

Bertl

Posted by Barrie Courtenay on June 3, 2008 at 12:35 PM

Perfect Major

Posted by eric weight on June 3, 2008 at 2:55 PM

Excellent capture, Major.

Eric

Posted by PhilH on June 4, 2008 at 6:10 AM

Nice with good muted colours surrounding, looks as if the bird is having a rest against that rock....