RN Pheasant - No Hunting

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted January 6, 2011997 views19 comments

A bit of irony, especially in this state, where the Ring-necked Pheasant (an introduced species) is the state bird, and the airport ini Sioux Falls has to schedule many more flights than normal every fall to accomodate the huge influx of out-of-state hunters.

If I were this guy, I'd hang out RIGHT here.

Canon 50D, 400 5.6L, ISO 800, 1/1000, f6.3.

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Keith A Anderson on January 6, 2011 at 4:40 PM

I like it, Terry. Great light and the bg is classic fall in SD. Was this taken south of Presho? I have almost the same image (it looks like the same fence post) with a hen pheasant from a couple of years ago.

Registered on February 13, 2006, 166 Posts, 1818 Comments

Comment posted by Terry Sohl on January 6, 2011 at 4:45 PM

Ah, you know the spot! Yeah, that section by the old farmstead is one of my favorites for finding raptors in the winter.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 513 Posts, 6889 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 6, 2011 at 5:08 PM

This is really a neat image, Terry. I like it alot. I didn't know those guys could read, but I guess so. I'd hang out right there too if I were him. Nice work. large version is extra nice.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Hartmann on January 6, 2011 at 5:22 PM

Ha ha… I love it! This pic can have so many uses.
The nice soft and warm light really makes the pic.

Registered on January 15, 2009, 13 Posts, 772 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Huff on January 6, 2011 at 6:16 PM

Terry, nice shot. I love it!

Ron Huff

Registered on August 31, 2010, 69 Posts, 440 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 6, 2011 at 7:20 PM

Wonderful capture Terry. Seems Mr. Ring Neck knows where his safety zone is. Seems he is making sure he is reading the sign correctly to be sure.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 6, 2011 at 8:59 PM

What a beautiful bird, would love to have a chance at this one someday.
Nice & sharp,like the warm colors here..
Neat how you've incorporated the sign/post in your comp, this is great!

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by John Kerr on January 6, 2011 at 10:20 PM

This reminds me of the "safe zone" while playing the game tag as a kid. Really great shot of this pheasant and catching him at this spot adds a humorous touch. Wonderful lighting and the large version really shows the detail and high quality of this photo, well done.

Registered on October 28, 2009, 111 Posts, 1070 Comments

Comment posted by Derrick Lipinski on January 6, 2011 at 11:03 PM

Ha! Too funny!

As said in a previous post; this image could have so many uses. Nicely captured, Terry.

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Comment posted by Sally King on January 6, 2011 at 11:16 PM

This works really well. Lovely light and colors too.

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on January 7, 2011 at 1:02 AM

That's the safest spot, huh? Unfortunately the hawks don't always obey the signs!

Registered on December 19, 2008, 306 Posts, 4840 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on January 7, 2011 at 2:41 AM

Oh, what a fantastic shot! It's as if the pheasant is throwing down a triple-dare... In which case I think he better run for lots of good cover. What gorgeous birds they are, too, so well portrayed here.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on January 9, 2011 at 5:38 PM

What a wonderful combination. The warm light is a bonus.

Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 12, 2011 at 3:17 PM

Love it - in addition to being a grand image, (beautiful, sharp bird and nice BG) it is a telling story.
Congrats on the EP!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on January 12, 2011 at 10:29 PM

I was pullin' for this one, Terry. Congratulations.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 13, 2011 at 7:45 PM

Congrats Terry!!! Excellent photo

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Nancy Koch on January 14, 2011 at 8:45 AM

Made me smile this morning.

Registered on January 12, 2011, 4 Posts, 13 Comments

Comment posted by Kory Lidstrom on January 28, 2011 at 7:36 PM

Heh, that's one smart pheasant. Nice shot.

Registered on November 19, 2008, 49 Posts, 1035 Comments

Comment posted by Eric Mannino on February 3, 2011 at 12:10 AM

I love this picture. As a hunter, I have a great appreciation for smart animals and this one just brilliant. Congrats on the EP.

Registered on November 16, 2009, 22 Posts, 65 Comments