Taking Flight

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Comments


Heather Mellon

Beautiful capture of this handsome grouse taking flight Debra. Very nice tones and detail on his wings, tail feathers and facial features here. So well done!

Debra Plett

Thanks Heather, your feedback is always appreciated.

Jane LeBlanc

Great shot, Debra!! It's so hard to get flight shots, especially if they surprise you. Well done!!

Debra Plett

Totally agree, thanks very much Jane.

Yves Langlois

Terrific shot Debra. Agree with Dennis, the see through composition gives a nice depth. Amasing pose of the bird with a perfect lighting. Spot on focus makes the bird standout very well. Maybe another photo of the week.

Debra Plett

Thanks for your kind comments Yves. I had to crop out a blue tarp at the bottom of the photo which then put the grouse a bit to close to the bottom of the frame. But I do agree he is giving me a great pose.

Clifford Dupuis

Wow! good for you to catch this amazing shot of this male in flight. Amazing photograph Debra

Debra Plett

Thanks very much Clifford. Your feedback is appreciated. I was quite happy to finally see the male.

Dennis Smith

Wow! The colour and detail are just so nice. The framing by the Spruce boughs at left and top add depth to the photo.

Debra Plett

Thank you very much Dennis. Your feedback is always welcomed and appreciated.

Description
A nice surprise. I male spruce grouse takes flight from a file of lumber stored in the bush. I believe the grouse family nest is protected in the covered pile of lumber. This is the first time the male has made himself visible, I usually just see the females or juveniles.
Taken By
Debra Plett
Taken On
October 11, 2025
Tagged
spruce grouse dogtooth eagle provincial park plant tree vegetation animal bird blackbird land nature outdoors woodland phasianidae wildlife beak landfowl
Assignments
Wildlife Parks
  • Focal: 300
  • Lens Model: Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM (SAL70300G)
  • Shutter speed: 0.000625 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 8

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