Who you lookin' at?

[finnbay]

I spent an afternoon at the deer shack at my folks, and took a walk with the camera yesterday afternoon.

I first ran into a flock of young grouse chicks and they were gone before I even realized what they were. I stopped and peered into the brush until I realized mom was still there and watching me, from about 8 feet away. She doesn't look very happy:

Then I headed down to a lowland area, trying to keep an eye out for whatever plants might be there. I got the feeling something was looking at me, and sure enough, caught a glimpse of red through the brush:

HE (you can barely see the nubs) was only about 40 feet away and let me get one burst of three shots off before he turned and bolted.

Got a lot of other stuff, too, but pretty generic. All in all it was a good day!

[MN Shutterbug]

The critters are sure keeping an eye on you. I love the look on the face of the grouse. It's a one in a million.

[Steve Foss]

That grouse shot is just great, Ken. Aside from the excellent framing, the patch of light rivets your attention on the eye. Sweet!

[DeeDee]

Everytime I look at her my eye goes right for hers. Almost afraid to turn my back on her. But the deer he just looks so sweet and friendly.

[Dbl]

I love that grouse shot, great comp.

[WCS]

Awesome grouse shot Ken. That is a real winner.

[mcary]

Great shot of the unhappy grouse mama! My wife and I were in Glacier backpacking years ago and she was attacked twice in two days by upset grouse protecting chicks.