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Very lucky to get a shot of this shy bird on the isle of uist
On our last day you hear them but not see them
Thank you for your comments and votes on the black grouse

Brand:NIKON CORPORATION
Camera:Nikon D3 Check out Nikon Nation!
Lens:600.0 mm f/4.0
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:10 May 2012 - 10:11 AM
Focal Length:600mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/4.0
Aperture:f/8.0
Shutter Speed:1/640sec
Exposure Comp:-2/3
ISO:320
Exposure Mode:Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:Multi-segment
Flash:No Flash
Title:Corncrake
Username:hasslebladuk hasslebladuk
Uploaded:14 May 2012 - 8:53 AM
Tags:Wildlife / nature
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barbarahirst
barbarahirst (e2 Member)
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barbarahirst vcard United Kingdom9 Constructive Critique Points
14 May 2012 - 9:01 AM
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Such detail ....

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RonnieAG
RonnieAG (e2 Member)
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111 forum postsRonnieAG vcard Scotland102 Constructive Critique Points
14 May 2012 - 9:06 AM
0

Excellent shot, Mike, superb detail and well timed too to catch it stretching it's neck.
Ronnie.

KarenFB
KarenFB (Junior Gallery Team)
7
3938 forum postsKarenFB vcard England145 Constructive Critique Points
14 May 2012 - 9:27 AM
0

A brilliant capture - I've only ever heard/seen them on television!

debu
3
India
14 May 2012 - 9:34 AM
0

Very nice detailed image.
debu

moiral
moiral (e2 Member)
3
moiral vcard Scotland
14 May 2012 - 10:09 AM
0

What a shot Mike, brilliant. How lucky are you to actually see this bird. Moira

Lillian
Lillian (e2 Member)
3
Lillian vcard United Kingdom14 Constructive Critique Points
14 May 2012 - 10:15 AM
0

Wow Mike..very awesome shot
perfectly timed and so detailed
Lillian

tedtoop
tedtoop (e2 Member)
2
tedtoop vcard United Kingdom
14 May 2012 - 11:05 AM
0

Great capture, well spotted. Never seen one myself.

NDODS
NDODS (e2 Member)
2
160 forum postsNDODS vcard United Kingdom33 Constructive Critique Points
14 May 2012 - 12:34 PM
0

A really stunning shot, crammed packed full of all the right ingredients, superb.

Regards Nathan

annettep38
annettep38 (e2 Member)
1
135 forum postsannettep38 vcard France16 Constructive Critique Points
14 May 2012 - 12:42 PM
0

excellent detail and perfect timing, a great shot in every aspect.

WhiteRose1
WhiteRose1 (e2 Member)
3
629 forum postsWhiteRose1 vcard England103 Constructive Critique Points
14 May 2012 - 1:11 PM
0

Excellent timing, what a pose, and lovely detail, Mike.

Dave

gingerdelight
gingerdelight (e2 Member)
6
298 forum postsgingerdelight vcard United Kingdom11 Constructive Critique Points
14 May 2012 - 1:23 PM
0

An amazing capture!
Carol

Daisymaye
Daisymaye (e2 Member)
4
Daisymaye vcard Canada7 Constructive Critique Points
14 May 2012 - 2:22 PM
0

Superb detailed capture and great light too. Awesome.............Sandy

andylea
andylea (e2 Member)
4
36 forum postsandylea vcard United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
14 May 2012 - 3:01 PM
0

love the comp mike fantastic detail a stunning! capture top shot Wink
andy

Gerryrys
Gerryrys (e2 Member)
1
Gerryrys vcard United Kingdom
14 May 2012 - 3:27 PM
0

Great capture.

Gerry

Maiwand
Maiwand (e2 Member)
6
Maiwand vcard England67 Constructive Critique Points
14 May 2012 - 4:10 PM
0

Thanks for this Mike. First one I have seen. Cracking good shot.
Ron

Fefe
Fefe (e2 Member)
1
Fefe vcard United Kingdom17 Constructive Critique Points
14 May 2012 - 4:24 PM
0

Cracking detail.
Diane

Niknut
Niknut (e2 Member)
3
240 forum postsNiknut vcard United Kingdom50 Constructive Critique Points
14 May 2012 - 4:30 PM
0

Terrific shot !!!....superb quality !!

Brian65
Brian65 (e2 Member)
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Brian65 vcard United Kingdom
14 May 2012 - 5:21 PM
0

What a fantastic capture, your sooo lucky to get this wonderful shot Mike.
Brian

Rev2
3
137 forum posts United Kingdom2 Constructive Critique Points
14 May 2012 - 5:49 PM
0

A cracking shot of a very difficult bird. I was on Iona this time last year, heard plenty but not a peep!

PaulB45
14 May 2012 - 7:21 PM
0

A excellent shot well taken there, never seen one myself.
Paul

hasslebladuk
hasslebladuk (e2 Member)
3
hasslebladuk vcard United Kingdom6 Constructive Critique Points
14 May 2012 - 8:10 PM
0

Thank you for your kind comments
mike

Alan_Coles
Alan_Coles (e2 Member)
7
175 forum postsAlan_Coles vcard Wales11 Constructive Critique Points
15 May 2012 - 8:18 AM
0

Superb.

Trev_B
Trev_B (e2 Member)
6
34 forum postsTrev_B vcard England54 Constructive Critique Points
15 May 2012 - 10:44 AM
0

Another gorgeous image.. well done Mike.

Trev

JohnoP
JohnoP (e2 Member)
7
JohnoP vcard
15 May 2012 - 5:40 PM
0

Timing could not be better! John

Glostopcat
Glostopcat (e2 Member)
7
195 forum postsGlostopcat vcard England1 Constructive Critique Points
15 May 2012 - 10:27 PM
0

A cracking shot of this shy, elusive and rare bird, you must be happy as larry with this one

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