Snow Melting

..... so fast now, this mountain lake has appeared rather quickly. I was up before dawn this morning with a small photographic window before a busy day. A lucky thing I drove up the right local mountainside. I could hear Black Grouse calling from the now deserted ski slopes, as I left the car in the dull dawn light. I love the stealthy chase, keeping out of sight behind bushes, choosing the least crunchy path to get into position. The snow was very grubby, but there were 4 grouse displaying. This (extra) is the best shot I managed so I was very glad to see a bit of colour by the lake.