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Greater Sage Grouse at Dawn

On an early morning in April, I nearly didn't get out of bed to visit this lek once I saw the snow. I though at best the snow would keep these birds under cover. Instead, the males were in full strut, and once the sun kissed the horizon, in great light.

Image Source: 
Equipment Used: 
Gitzo monopod wedged between the seats of my Jeep to act as a tripod and steady the shot.
Location of Photo: 
Wyoming, USA
Equipment
Camera: 
Nikon D300
Focal Length: 
400mm
Shutter Speed: 
1/180
Lens: 
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED and 2x Teleconverter
Aperture (F-Stop): 
f/5.6
ISO: 
200