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19-APR-2009 BJ Ramsay

A Sunrise Show

Milnesand, NM

This will be the second of several posts from last weekend's Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival.

Well before sunrise the males make their way out onto the "LEK" to show their manhood
and try to impress any females who are in the area. This male is actually in the
middle of a standoff with another male who is just off to the right. The male in the back
ventured close but was rapidly sent on his way. A female meandered through the area
and paid no attention to either male.

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/200s f/7.1 at 400.0mm iso800 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Guest 21-Feb-2012 01:29
Love your images. Best J
Ann Pettigrew18-Jan-2012 03:06
Gorgeous shot! Was this on private land? I would love to see this!
Breland23-Apr-2009 02:15
Gorgeous light on this wonderful bird Bryan. Cool capture.
Monte Stevens22-Apr-2009 19:07
Wonderful colors, Bryan, and I like the composition.
Herb 22-Apr-2009 15:32
Great
J. Scott Coile22-Apr-2009 15:15
Quite a show.
Robin Reid22-Apr-2009 06:31
Fascinating and well done.
Bryan Murahashi22-Apr-2009 04:37
Great light and exposure in this excellent capture.
Gayle P. Clement22-Apr-2009 02:34
I so love the light and color and subject.
Tom Torbert22-Apr-2009 02:22
Backlighting, focus, and everything else is excellent.. V