Ruffed Grouse


Posted by Isaac Grant on Fri Nov 20, 2020 3:18 pm

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Every once in a while you have a special moment with a special bird. For me this was one of those moments.
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by Karl Egressy on Fri Nov 20, 2020 3:58 pm
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Wow, what an amazing shot. It turned me green. :mrgreen:
 

by Ron Day on Fri Nov 20, 2020 4:10 pm
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Issac, a stunning image! The perch and background complement the Grouse perfectly. Terrific eye contact and detail, as well. Top-notch work!
 

by ADKShooter on Fri Nov 20, 2020 6:27 pm
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Beautiful bird and wonderful setting. Terrific overall image !!
 

by David Salem on Sat Nov 21, 2020 12:47 am
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Ron Day wrote:Issac, a stunning image! The perch and background complement the Grouse perfectly. Terrific eye contact and detail, as well. Top-notch work!

And Wow!!!  As good as it gets bro!!
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by Cynthia Crawford on Sat Nov 21, 2020 6:06 am
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Just perfect-what a wonderful setting! Indeed a very special moment-congratulations!
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by david fletcher on Sat Nov 21, 2020 10:55 am
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Fabulous. A very special moment indeed Isaac
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by Mike Danzenbaker on Sat Nov 21, 2020 2:37 pm
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Superlative photo of a difficult bird. Looks like a set-up, but might not be ??
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by Isaac Grant on Sat Nov 21, 2020 10:32 pm
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Thanks everyone for the nice comments and the editor's pick!
 

by Debapratim Saha on Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:48 pm
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Beautiful setting and image!
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by himadri roy on Mon Nov 23, 2020 9:24 am
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Ron Day wrote:Issac, a stunning image! The perch and background complement the Grouse perfectly. Terrific eye contact and detail, as well. Top-notch work!


Superb photograph. 
 

by Mary Brun on Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:36 pm
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Wow! Incredible colors, incredible light, incredible subject, incredible detail,
I love the moss and flowers. Really beautiful shot!
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by Tusar Bhowmik on Sat Nov 28, 2020 9:37 am
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Congrats on this beautiful image.
 

by Bill Dix on Tue Dec 01, 2020 4:08 pm
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Terrific shot, Isaac.  Great bird; sweet setting.  Congratulations!
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by Isaac Grant on Wed Dec 02, 2020 8:49 pm
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Thanks again everyone for all the nice comments. Glad you like the photo. Bill really nice to hear from you. Maybe we can meet up one of these days.
 

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