Before the 'Glorious 12th'!

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21 replies

Posted by Stephen Kaluski on July 27, 2009 at 1:46 PM

With two days of no luck for what I was after, I took a detour over the Dales to see what was about. Always worth a look and found a few stragglers hiding in the dense heather avoiding the beaters. The rest I guess were planning their escape and how to avoid the soon to be occupied, 'gun butts'.

Steve

MKIII 500f/4 1.4x 1/400 f/5.6 ISO400 (Car hide)

Posted by Craig Jones on July 27, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Beautiful lighting here ,love the portrait format and the detail is lovely Steve

Posted by Mike Andrews on July 27, 2009 at 2:06 PM

What a cracking shot. I love it.

How did you get such a low POV from the car?

Posted by JMACTAVISH on July 27, 2009 at 2:15 PM

Nice shot

Wonder how many you would see from your car if it weren't for the efforts of the 'keepers keeping the population high?

Posted by Simon Phillpotts on July 27, 2009 at 2:23 PM

That's a nice one Stephen, I live just below the Swaledale/Wensleydale moors so its always nice to see shots of my little mates

They are lying quite low at the moment as the youngsters are still growing up but next month they will be keeping their heads down well and truly. Can't wait for the heather to be in full flower now.

Posted by Helge Sorensen on July 27, 2009 at 2:23 PM

Very nice image, with lovely colors. Would to see one of these one day..

Posted by Bertl Menegoni on July 27, 2009 at 2:45 PM

Perfect wildlife shot Stephen,
beautiful colors
+++++
Bertl

Posted by Fran French on July 27, 2009 at 2:51 PM

Hi Stephen this is superb. Lovely rich complimentary colours throughout, and excellent detail.

Fran

Posted by Chris Lloyd on July 27, 2009 at 3:22 PM

I'm off up there in a couple of weeks, so I hope that they are not lying too low! Great Shot - How long do you reckon it will be before the heather is out?

Chris.

Posted by Stephen Kaluski on July 27, 2009 at 3:38 PM

WOW, having not posted for a while I am staggered by the replies, thank you.

Mike, by positioning the car in hollows/ditches you can change your POV, but this can be slightly hit and miss.
John I think the 'Keepers' are more interested in keeping the numbers high for the paying shooters and not for photographers.
Chris I reckon the heather should be out when you come up, its slowly starting now, but give it a couple of weeks. i would drop Simon an email, he should be able to tell you from looking out the window, LOL

Thanks once again.

Posted by Chris Lloyd on July 27, 2009 at 3:56 PM

Ok Steve will do cheers.

Posted by John Robinson on July 27, 2009 at 4:15 PM

Good stuff.
JohnR

Posted by Magnus Hird on July 27, 2009 at 4:44 PM

Lovely shot Steve, the trademark eyebrow is spot on but what erally makes this for me is the plumage detail

Posted by Edwin kats on July 27, 2009 at 5:01 PM

Very very nice. I really like this. Wonderful setting and colours.

Edwin Kats

Posted by David Kjaer on July 27, 2009 at 5:17 PM

Hi Steve

Very nice and beautifully presented!

David

Posted by Mark Davies on July 27, 2009 at 5:54 PM

Super image .can't fault it .

Posted by Andy Shepherd on July 27, 2009 at 8:08 PM

It's a beauty Steve, spot on in every aspect

Andy...

Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on July 28, 2009 at 2:31 AM

Wonderful shot, Steve.

Posted by Calum Dickson on July 28, 2009 at 5:13 AM

I wouldn't be bothered about the 2 days of not getting what you were after

you've got something far better here Steve. This is great.

Calum

Posted by David Sewell on July 28, 2009 at 5:45 AM

Great portrait.

David

Posted by Danielle Nichol on July 28, 2009 at 7:23 AM

Its all been said about the image, great that you came away with something from your trip. Missed you last Monday on the reserve but I wasn't very well, I'll email you my mobile then you can give me a call next time and I'll guarantee you a little blue killer.

Posted by Lee Newman on July 28, 2009 at 5:14 PM

Super colours & details with nice surroundings.

Lee