Doffcocker lodge, Bolton, early June 2012 and the birds are resting as they await the first chicks to hatch. A very hot, sunny day and this bird takes a quick dip close to where I am siting. Slowly I sneak down to his level and wait for him to take off once more. I make no excuse for the tight, in your face framed shot for that is just what I intended. They have such beautiful faces.

400mm iso 200 f6.3 @ 1/1600