Galapagos to Grouse

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12 replies

Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 1, 2008 at 12:17 PM

Well, after three days at home last week after a cracking trip, it was back up north to try and find this beautiful bird (IMHO), and I wasn't disappointed. Who says you have to go to far away lands for great wildlife

MKIII 300f/2.8 1/800 sec f/5.6 ISO4oo -0.33

Posted by Mike Smith on October 1, 2008 at 12:52 PM

Not too sure about the expanse of blue? - is that Danby moor and the sea behind

Posted by keith mitchell on October 1, 2008 at 12:59 PM

Hi Stephen.
Lovely Grouse and bg really like it.
Think i agree about the blue a the top of the picture.

Cheers Mitch.

Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 1, 2008 at 1:33 PM

I wanted the contrast of the sky just to break the BG up, as I felt the BG would just be too much.

No, sorry Mike, it was a long way from the sea, very long

Posted by Paula Graham on October 1, 2008 at 1:53 PM

I like the pic a lot, including the blue, but may be less of it.
I agree about your statement about British Wildlife...if only it was easier to get to!

Posted by John Robinson on October 1, 2008 at 2:06 PM

I agree . better with a tad less of the blue. Maybe none at all even.?
JR

Posted by Matt Cole on October 1, 2008 at 4:21 PM

that's a lovely shot. It would probably be more 'conventional' without the blue, but that's not to say it would be better.

Matt

Posted by Colin Crowdey on October 1, 2008 at 5:42 PM

the Grouse is a beautiful bird, and this is a beautiful shot, but I'd personally lose the blue totally

cheers

Colin

Posted by Robert Lawrence on October 2, 2008 at 6:08 AM

Lovely shot Stephen and I don't mind the blue at all.
Robert

Posted by Dawn Monrose on October 2, 2008 at 6:11 AM

Lovely! I don't mind the blue either, it adds a little difference. Beautiful detail on the feathers.

Posted by Helge Sorensen on October 2, 2008 at 7:12 AM

Beautiful image, the inclusion of a bit of sky really adds to the overall image.

Posted by Des Ong on October 2, 2008 at 5:52 PM

The blue of the sky does change the feel of the shot but it's a lovely shot whichever you go for.

Posted by Paul Inglis on October 4, 2008 at 4:38 AM

Hi Steve,

Lovely shot!