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Sage Grouse Lek
« on: April 17, 2012, 09:53:04 AM »
Been a while since I posted some images on here.  I've been spending my time at a sage grouse lek for those interested in this type of stuff.  All shots with a 1Ds3 or 5D3, and 500mm F4 L IS.














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Re: Sage Grouse Lek
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2012, 10:27:20 AM »
Very cool!
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Re: Sage Grouse Lek
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2012, 10:32:08 AM »
Those are some Bad @$$ picks! VERY cool!  :tup:
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Re: Sage Grouse Lek
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2012, 10:40:24 AM »
Pope those are awsome
What an incredible bird. Is that in WA state?

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Re: Sage Grouse Lek
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2012, 10:44:35 AM »
Pope those are awsome
What an incredible bird. Is that in WA state?

Yes!  Good old Mansfield, WA.

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Re: Sage Grouse Lek
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2012, 10:47:06 AM »
Looks like central WA  :tup:

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Re: Sage Grouse Lek
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2012, 11:00:53 AM »
Those shots are amazing...the third one down he looks like he wants to kick your ass  :chuckle: :chuckle: that is some amazing stink eye he has going

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Re: Sage Grouse Lek
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2012, 11:03:34 AM »
Wow.. amazing photos...   :tup: :tup: :tup:
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Re: Sage Grouse Lek
« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2012, 05:50:53 AM »
Great pics, thanks.  :tup:

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Re: Sage Grouse Lek
« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2012, 05:52:13 AM »
Nice pics there Shawn!!
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Re: Sage Grouse Lek
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2012, 06:07:18 AM »
Its on my bucket list.   Very cool Shawn!  Thanks for posting them up.

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Re: Sage Grouse Lek
« Reply #11 on: April 19, 2012, 11:44:43 AM »
awesome pictures! thanks for posting.

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Re: Sage Grouse Lek
« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2012, 11:53:31 AM »
All awesome photos, I especially like #3, looks like a great time!
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Re: Sage Grouse Lek
« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2012, 04:45:35 PM »
Pope, cold night in your blind? Beautiful pics. How many did you get?
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Re: Sage Grouse Lek
« Reply #14 on: April 19, 2012, 04:47:13 PM »
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