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Red Grouse in the snow (All shook up).

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Posted by Phil Mclean on March 16, 2010 at 12:58 PM
Red Grouse in the snow (All shook up).
Hi,I've been looking on the forum for over a year now but this is my first post,and I can't believe how nervous I am.
I took this picture 2 weeks ago while driving over the Lammermuirs,in the Scottish Borders.
I hope you like it but all comments would be most welcome anyway.

Thanks,Phil.
Canon 1D Mk11N,500+1.4 canon lens,1/500 f10 and iso400.
Posted by Marcus Conway on March 16, 2010 at 1:05 PM
Welcome. I really like this grouse in the snow. It looks like it is trying to keep warm and is different from the norm.

I may be tempted to clone out the two dark distractions (is one poo :razz: )

Otherwise fantastic first post - look forward to more :toast:
Posted by Tom_W on March 16, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Welcome

Definitely a bit different and unusual, it does however look tad over sharpened..

T
Posted by Edwin kats on March 16, 2010 at 1:43 PM
A tad oversharpened as Tom mentioned but a real nice image anyway. Don't be nervous - this is a great forum with great people!!! Look forward to see more of your work.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Philip Newman on March 16, 2010 at 2:44 PM
Agree about sharpening, but easily rectified. Exposure spot on and I like ruffled pose. :wavey: :wavey:

Posted by Craig Jones on March 16, 2010 at 2:48 PM
Love the pose captured :smile: very nice with the snow :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Dave Bartlett on March 16, 2010 at 2:49 PM
Welcome to the forum - a great first post. No need to worry about the forum - you've had good advice already! :toast:
Posted by Phil Mclean on March 16, 2010 at 3:18 PM
Thanks very much for your comments.
Marcus,Yes.
I thought I would post a second(hopefully better version) and I've added a border as well which may help.
Phil.
Posted by Calum Dickson on March 16, 2010 at 3:18 PM
Nits covered great first post, very different to the norm

:toast:

Calum
Posted by Robert Lawrence on March 16, 2010 at 3:30 PM
A cracking image and different with it. Nits covered. Welcome to the forum.
Posted by Matt Cole on March 16, 2010 at 4:14 PM
welcome to the forum Phil, a very nice image to start with. I think maybe the 2nd looks a little undersharpened. Maybe somewhere inbetween the two :smile:

Matt :toast:
Posted by Paul Rosser on March 16, 2010 at 5:09 PM
Nervous? What for, brilliant image. Somewher between the two for me, sharpening wise. Otherwise fabulous!
Regards,
Paul. :wavey:
Posted by Ian Macdermott on March 16, 2010 at 7:49 PM
Hi Phil,

welcome to the forum :wavey:

Great first post any nits already been mentioned.

Look forward to more from you :smile:
Posted by John Chapman on March 17, 2010 at 4:46 AM
Hi Phil, great first post. Welcome. :toast:
Posted by Mark Davies on March 17, 2010 at 5:51 AM
Welcome , a realy nice debut .second image for me ....
Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 17, 2010 at 6:03 AM

Welcome to the forum Phil :wavey: very good opening image, second one for me too.

Andy...
Posted by Andy Gregory on March 17, 2010 at 6:12 AM
Superb shot even if over sharpened. One I would be more than proud of. A difficult bird to get close to. :toast:
Posted by Justin on March 19, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Welcome to the forum and an excellent image to begin posting with.
The ruffled feathers are superb and I really like the inclusion of the small bit of vegetation in front of the bird. :toast: