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Apr 9, 2021 17:54:41   #
Quixdraw Loc: x
 
Retired CPO wrote:
Wow, QD. Very nice! I got some Sage Grouse in eastern Oregon at o-dark thirty but didn't own the proper gear needed at the time. I've been planning to go back for another try ever since. Yours are great!!


Thanks very much! Had the gear, no idea where to find them. Good to have friends! Good Luck! These had to be shot from the car (they apparently fly if you get out), lost sharpness on a few then remembered how much vibration the car produces if you want SHARP. Second thing, in relatively low light they move faster than you think - if I get a chance again, I'll kick up the ISO a bit and use Shutter priority.

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Apr 10, 2021 00:15:04   #
Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona
 
Wow quixdraw. I've only been in Sharp-tail country in late fall. I've read about their mating display and now I have seen it.

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Apr 10, 2021 06:03:26   #
nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL
 
Great shots!

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Apr 10, 2021 07:58:40   #
ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA
 
You did great, QD. Superb images of a difficult to capture mating dance.

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Apr 10, 2021 08:27:50   #
blacks2 Loc: SF. Bay area
 
Fantastic set.

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Apr 10, 2021 08:47:56   #
ejpeters Loc: New Jersey, USA
 
Great set of photographs!

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Apr 10, 2021 08:56:28   #
hettmoe Loc: Rural ND
 
Those are very nice captures!

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Apr 10, 2021 09:51:05   #
phv Loc: Goleta, California
 
Amazing series! Iā€™m incredibly jealous!! šŸ‘šŸ‘šŸ‘

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Apr 10, 2021 10:04:15   #
Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)
 
quixdraw wrote:
Last night we were invited out to see the Sharptail Grouse do their Spring mating dance. This involved getting up at zero dark thirty, taking care of the dogs' needs, loading the gear and driving. We got there a little later than would have been ideal, the sun had just come up. These are popular game birds, and wonderful to watch, so our friends hold this opportunity close. I brought several cameras, but ended up with the usual combination, D7200 and AF S Nikkor 200-500 5.6 E ED. I did not need the telextender since as long as you stay in a vehicle, you can be quite close, though the available angles are challenging, as is the early light. i took a lot more photos than is my usual habit. Here are a few.
Last night we were invited out to see the Sharptai... (show quote)


Super series, QuickDraw!
Dave

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Apr 10, 2021 11:05:26   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
Way, way cool..! A great moment in time.

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Apr 10, 2021 11:07:59   #
Ballard Loc: Grass Valley, California
 
quixdraw wrote:
Last night we were invited out to see the Sharptail Grouse do their Spring mating dance. This involved getting up at zero dark thirty, taking care of the dogs' needs, loading the gear and driving. We got there a little later than would have been ideal, the sun had just come up. These are popular game birds, and wonderful to watch, so our friends hold this opportunity close. I brought several cameras, but ended up with the usual combination, D7200 and AF S Nikkor 200-500 5.6 E ED. I did not need the telextender since as long as you stay in a vehicle, you can be quite close, though the available angles are challenging, as is the early light. i took a lot more photos than is my usual habit. Here are a few.
Last night we were invited out to see the Sharptai... (show quote)


Great shots and a very interesting dance. Thanks for sharing.

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Apr 10, 2021 13:21:30   #
Alan Wolslegel Loc: Thurston County, Washington
 
Awesome catch šŸ‘

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Apr 10, 2021 15:14:04   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
Excellent and interesting set quixdraw, love the portrait shot #5. We have lots of red grouse on the North Yorkshire moors.

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Apr 10, 2021 15:16:35   #
nosretep Loc: S. W. Montana
 
Too many years ago, I drove to a lek near Medicine Lake in NE Montana. I hardly dared to breathe.
The slighted noise sent the grouse flying away from the blind. A couple landed on the roof.
When I opened the door to leave so did the grouse. I had to walk about a half mile from the parking area.

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Apr 10, 2021 16:09:10   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
quixdraw wrote:
Last night we were invited out to see the Sharptail Grouse do their Spring mating dance. This involved getting up at zero dark thirty, taking care of the dogs' needs, loading the gear and driving. We got there a little later than would have been ideal, the sun had just come up. These are popular game birds, and wonderful to watch, so our friends hold this opportunity close. I brought several cameras, but ended up with the usual combination, D7200 and AF S Nikkor 200-500 5.6 E ED. I did not need the telextender since as long as you stay in a vehicle, you can be quite close, though the available angles are challenging, as is the early light. i took a lot more photos than is my usual habit. Here are a few.
Last night we were invited out to see the Sharptai... (show quote)


Awesome light and fabulous shooting šŸŒŸšŸŒŸšŸŒŸšŸŒŸšŸŒŸ

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