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In Fine Feather

By teocali
A wild male Black Grouse during the lekking season, taken in the rain at dawn, near Aviemore, Scottish Highlands. This image shows the distinctive lyre-shaped tail display plumage, giving this rare gamebird its Latin name of Lyrurus tetrix.

Many thanks for your C&Cs on yesterdays upload - much appreciated as always Smile

Tags: Wild Male Bird Scottish highlands Displaying Aviemore Gamebird Wildlife and nature Black grouse Lekking Lyrurus tetrix

Voters: Eastlands, Kim Walton, martinjp and 35 more

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Uploaded:
19 Apr 2013 12:05PM
Camera:
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Specifications
Lens:
EF500mm f/4L IS II USM
Shutter Speed:
1/250s
Aperture:
f/5.6
ISO:
2000
Focal Length:
500.0 mm taken19.2m from subject, tripod
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Comments


Kim Walton 14 145 30 United Kingdom
19 Apr 2013 12:24PM
Well taken shot,good colour,dof spot on.Did you get any with the bird coming into shot?

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M_squared Plus
6 1 United Kingdom
19 Apr 2013 12:38PM
First class! Beautifully exposed. Gorgeous colours.
ColleenA Plus
5 357 6 Australia
19 Apr 2013 1:36PM
Another stunning capture...really pretty
Greyheron 16 282 7 England
19 Apr 2013 1:36PM
Classic - the rain adds a magical touch to your well constructed composition - wonderful colours throughout...

Mike
christinecilia Plus
6 14 England
19 Apr 2013 3:14PM
great shot nice and sharp. christineGrinGrinGrinGrin
Goodley 8 United Kingdom
19 Apr 2013 3:21PM
Stunning shot,
kev.
almiles 8 38 102 United Kingdom
19 Apr 2013 4:59PM
Shows him off well and his finery and there is some beautiful background colour to compliment him.
chalkhillblue Plus
9 163 2 United Kingdom
19 Apr 2013 6:14PM
What show off, a beautiful bird and captured so very well, glorious colours, you certainly made the very best
of the weather conditions Sylvia.
David
Glostopcat 12 255 2 England
19 Apr 2013 7:58PM
A fine shot of this male shaking a tail feather, he's certainly putting on a show for the camera!
Lillian Plus
8 22 17 United Kingdom
19 Apr 2013 8:52PM
even better than yesterdays
and did not think possible, superbly captured
Lillian
mauriceegan 5 3 Ireland
19 Apr 2013 10:01PM
Excellent image Sylvia
Maurice
Maiwand 11 3 73 England
20 Apr 2013 2:30PM
Very fine capture Sylvia. Raindrops help the image.GrinGrinGrin
Ron
MossyOak 6 22 15 England
20 Apr 2013 3:08PM
Excellent image and signs of another great trip Sylvia
Richard
rogerdoger 7 16
22 Apr 2013 12:55AM
Nice shot Sylvia, especially considering the elements were against you. Well done.
Roger

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