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Red Grouse

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Posted by Graham Goddard on April 7, 2010 at 6:01 PM
Red Grouse
An image I took back in Feb, meant to post but didn't for some reason.

Anyway, taken in North Yorkshire during a trip with Steve K, this female was lurking in the BG while her mate was showing how brave he was by walking up to the car.

MkIII + 500 f4
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/500
Av( Aperture Value ) 4.5
ISO Speed 400
Posted by chris hajee on April 8, 2010 at 2:25 AM
lovely setting for this beautiful bird :toast:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on April 8, 2010 at 2:45 AM
Sweet :wink:

I think it's a female Graham, the male was wandering around elsewhere. :wavey:

BTW The Curlews are becoming more visible, but a lot of heather has been burnt back, not many Grouse the other week :frown:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on April 8, 2010 at 3:07 AM
A lovely and well composed image in a beautiful setting. :smile:
Posted by John MacTavish on April 8, 2010 at 7:36 AM
Nice environment shot.
I wonder if they think they are well hidden when bunkering down like this :confused:
Posted by Ian Macdermott on April 8, 2010 at 9:19 AM
Lovely shot and composition Graham :toast:

The muted colours really suit the image :toast:

There looks to be a bit of a halo around the head and beak :rolleyes:
Posted by Chris O'Reilly on April 8, 2010 at 11:49 AM
Classic RG image Graham. Bird/vegetation works well.

Cheers,
Chris
Posted by Karen Summers on April 8, 2010 at 4:22 PM
nice image and colours Graham
Posted by Philip Newman on April 10, 2010 at 5:11 AM
Lovely image Graham in typical habitat. :toast:

Phil Newman