Saw this guy on our walk in the woods this morning. Pretty dark in there. Thanks for looking.

Rob, WOW great shots of something we don't see on this forum!! Very nice pose, dof on both of them.

Tim

Congratulations Rob,

nice encounter for sure...

Lil

Not easy to get a clean shot of these guys, ever. Congratulations on two very nice, sharp, colorful photos.

Carole

Very cool, those woods look enchanting in the BG of the first. Nice shots working with the minimal light you had, look nice and natural.

Karl

Thanks for the encouragement everyone. Yes Karl that is a beautiful trail just down the road from us.

This one is a 1st for me! well done Rob
I think #2 is the best...I like the low angle, did you get down and dirty
Congrats for the capture!

You bet , my wife always tells me to sit on my butt and just wait for things to come close.

Rob

Nice shots, I see many grouse at my parents forest but generally when they are flying away.

Jim

Fine capture.
harsha

Rob,

Great job on the Grouse shots. I agree with Tim > these aren't something we see often here on the forum. Thanks for sharing and congrats !!

Anthony

Harsha, Anthony thanks for the encouragement.

Very nice captures Rob. #2 is absolutely wonderful. Very good job in high ISO.

Jude

Yeah great stuff, especially considering the light and how hard it can be to get one out in the open.

I've found a few ring-necked pheasants and ruffed grouse's lately but can't get a clear shot.