Originally posted by barondla Terrific captures. Snow didn't make these shots any easier. Grouse pictures are rare, nice to view something out of the ordinary. Glad you're back photographing and posting.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla
I've had my blind set up for 6 or 7 years and this guy is my first, also a lifer for me.
It's good to be posting again, thanks.
I actually prefer shooting in snow, you have to increase exposure 1/3-2/3 of a stop, but the snow acts as a reflector. There is practically no shadow on the underside of the bird, even though he's back lit. You don't get that after the snow melts.
P.S.
As an example....
If he'd been a foot backwards in the snow I'd have some detail in the shadow under his face.