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Red Grouse

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Posted by Andy Shepherd on August 30, 2012 at 11:11 AM
Red Grouse

One from tuesday morning, Red Grouse warming up in the first rays of the morning sun.

1/400 @ f5.6 -1/3rd iso640 ( 95% of FF )

Please view the large version

Thanks for the feedback on my last post and thanks for looking.

There are a couple more shots on the blog for those interested.

Andy... :wavey:
Posted by rosemary green on August 30, 2012 at 12:16 PM
I love everything about this image but especially the dry stone wall and the wonderfully rich colour. Gorgeous light!
Posted by Nick Mckeown on August 30, 2012 at 12:53 PM
Another stunning image Andy and I am very jealous! Spent a couple of hours touring a moorland road hoping to get a red grouse image and did not see any. :frown: I particularly like the purple patch in the BG giving a hint of the heather. Top drawer image mate!

Nick. :jump: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :smile: :wavey:
Posted by Phil Ellard on August 30, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Thats a bit special, lovely light really and a cracking "perch" :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on August 30, 2012 at 2:41 PM
That's a beauty.
Posted by Oscar Dewhurst on August 30, 2012 at 2:46 PM
Lovely shot Andy, agree with Nick re the purple patch :toast: :toast:

Oscar :wavey:
Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on August 30, 2012 at 2:52 PM
Hi Andy a super image.

Phil.

:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :wavey:
Posted by keith mitchell on August 30, 2012 at 3:50 PM
Andy recon you would have to work very hard to find a fault with this excellent image,the light and colour is superb.

Keith :smile: :smile: :smile:
Posted by John Robinson on August 30, 2012 at 9:38 PM
So nice to see the feet !.
I reckon it could do with a tiny ,tiny bit of gamma boost but could be my gear.
Great stuff . I prefer them on a bottle.
JR
Posted by Barry Southon on August 31, 2012 at 2:28 AM
Andy

The light is used so well, takes the image to a higher level.

:wink:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on August 31, 2012 at 3:38 AM
Cracking image Andy, nice to see this in a different location, on the dry stone wall. Well positioned in frame too. They certainly were keeping their heads down last week, but that might have also been the weather. :smile:

TFS
Steve
Posted by Neil Burton on August 31, 2012 at 3:40 AM
Dry stone wall, cracking stuff Andy.
Posted by Bob Johnson on August 31, 2012 at 7:54 AM
Super shot. great BG & setting. :wink: Who needs leopards when you have got these little beauties at hand :biggrin:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Kim Connolly on August 31, 2012 at 8:53 AM
Brilliant shot Andy, really fabulous. :toast:
Posted by David Sewell on August 31, 2012 at 10:04 AM
I find this shot highly unnatural as it appears to have been taken in sunlight, and from my visit earlier this year I don't believe the sun ever shines on the North York Moors!

Seriously, it is a great shot and I also like the purple patch of heather that others have commented on.

David
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on August 31, 2012 at 10:38 AM
Beautful image. Great perch and gorgeous light :smile:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on August 31, 2012 at 1:18 PM

Thanks for the feedback ladies and gents, it's always appreciated :toast:

Andy... :wavey:
Posted by Ian Haskell on September 1, 2012 at 12:22 PM
the dry stone wall and lichens are wonderful addition to the photo. Cracking light.

Ian
Posted by Graham Goddard on September 2, 2012 at 7:04 AM
All has been said Andy - nice work :toast:
Posted by Ian Hay on September 7, 2012 at 6:04 PM
Fantastic

Is this part of a series? If so did you get any looking more along the wall, or did he fly away

Ian