I'm headed out deer hunting pretty soon but thought I'd post a couple ruffed grouse detail shots of a brilliant red-phase ruffie from our scouting trip yesterday.

Thanks Matt!

For the rest of you out there partaking of the annual hunt, be safe and good luck!

All with the Canon 1D2 and Canon 100 f2.8 macro, various settings

Very nice. When ever I see feathers like that I start thinking about all the soft hackle flies I could ty

Those shots turned out quite well, Steve! I love macro shots on grouse tails! Today we will feast on grouse quesidilla's, and as always, you're welcome to join. Sounds like you'd be able to add some venison to our feast...

Thanks, guys. Yep, got a nice 9-pointer just after sunup this morning and posted a pic over on the deer hunting board in the 2009 deer pics thread. Going out to see if Mrs. Doe has my name on her this afternoon.

The second shot really jumps out at me and congratulations on the buck!

That second picture sure does jump out at you.Neat shots for sure.Good job on the buck.