On the road with Jim and Steve (part 1)

[Jim Almquist]

We went on a road trip looking for anything and everything to shoot with a camera

One of the regulars

One of the better looking male spruce Grouse

A pretty looking female

Jim trying his best to make cranberry's look good

Another female that was willing to pose for us.

[Matt Breuer]

I spoke to Steve earlier today, and he told me about your day! I've been waiting to see these shots since... Great work, some beautiful images!

[Steve Foss]

Jim, thanks for sharing a great day. No moose or wolves, but heck, a guy can't have a macrofauna paradise EVERY day.

All with the Canon 1D Mk2, Canon 100-400L IS from 250 to 400mm, iso from 200 to 1600, shutter speeds from 1/30 to 1/400, apertures from f5.6 to f9, monopod and handheld, some fill flash.

[Dbl]

Looks like nothing to grouse about today, nice work fellas!

[Steve Foss]

Looks like nothing to grouse about today

Pilot humor. Groan.

[Dbl]

LOL, sorry Steve and Jim!

[mmeyer]

Looks like another great day Up Nort! These are all great shots.

[finnbay]

Go figure! DAYS lookin' for sprucies with no luck, then a plethora appear! Always good to be in that country. Great day and great shots!

[The Darth Baiter]

great series to the both of you. Makes me a little hungry

[Spearing Machine]

Nice work Jim and Steve! Looks like it was a great day to take a drive. Its amazing what you find every time you go out for a drive even if you take the same route as a previous day.

[wishing for walleyes]

Very nice shots.I always thought they called it gods country up north because of awesome walleye fishing.Its also for all the great photo opportunities.

[JayinMN]

Nice sprucies! I have been looking for a male to take pictures of with no luck, so far I only have hen shots. Looks like you had a great time.