Posted by Nick Mckeown on February 21, 2013 at 2:01 PM
D7000 500mm f4 ISO 160 1/1250s at f7.1 monopod.
Taken on Monday at a height of approx. 2,900 feet in glorious sunshine with a temperature inversion and I didn't see another human all day.
This was a stunning male ptarmigan who had a pure white plumage (many seem to have some black on them) and a gorgeous red eyebrow who was very confiding and pretty much ignored me. Makes a nice contrast to my other bimble image taken in near white out conditions. My soul yearns for these high places and every time I visit them I come away with some cherished experiences and memories.
Many thanks for the kind comments on my hare image, greatly appreciated.
Nick.
Posted by Paul King on February 21, 2013 at 2:24 PM
Yet again a right corker Nick.
Posted by Dawn Monrose on February 21, 2013 at 2:35 PM
Wonderful capture, detailed and that red really stands out. I expect I'd be far too busy shivering to take any photos, so I take my hat off to you!
Posted by David Sewell on February 21, 2013 at 3:16 PM
Beautifully exposed (probably in more ways than one)!
David
Posted by David Taylor on February 21, 2013 at 4:35 PM
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9 repliesTaken on Monday at a height of approx. 2,900 feet in glorious sunshine with a temperature inversion and I didn't see another human all day.
This was a stunning male ptarmigan who had a pure white plumage (many seem to have some black on them) and a gorgeous red eyebrow who was very confiding and pretty much ignored me. Makes a nice contrast to my other bimble image taken in near white out conditions. My soul yearns for these high places and every time I visit them I come away with some cherished experiences and memories.
Many thanks for the kind comments on my hare image, greatly appreciated.
Nick.
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