Winter Wonderland
by Alain

Comment by MWitt:
Beautiful shot!

.:Spruce Grouse:.
by Alain

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, this is an excellent shot. The bird is located strongly on the lower right thirds and this lends balance and strength to the shot. Also, the limbs included not only add the "natural" context needed, but the snow adds extra interest to the shot.

Technically, this is spot on. The exposure is such that details show in the plummage, yet the snow isn't blown out, and you have maintained rich color tones. The focus on the bird is emphasized by the shallow dof and the lack of focus on the tree.

overall, this is an excellent shot that I'm surprised didn't score higher. Good work.

Karma

Winter Wonderland
by Alain

Comment by rod1:
Even looks cold. Well done.9.

Winter Wonderland
by Alain

Comment by emily212:
Nice, that is so cool it looks like something out of Narnia

Untitled
by Alain

Comment by Simpa:
realy nice

.:Spruce Grouse:.
by Alain

Comment by vtruan:
You were robbed. Still should have ribboned. Van

.:Spruce Grouse:.
by Alain

Comment by skewsme:
he's so well camouflaged... enjoyed this shot, no grousing from me.

.:Spruce Grouse:.
by Alain

Comment by Cantique:
Wonderful bird! You can see why he would be hard to see in this setting as his plumage mirrors the snowy scene.

.:Spruce Grouse:.
by Alain

Comment by noraneko:
Great capture and very sharp! I love how you can really tell she (he?) is in natural environment. 8.

.:Spruce Grouse:.
by Alain

Comment by shutterpuppy:
Nice. Wish the grouse stood out a little more from the surrounding branches. A small movement to the left perhaps?