Odd Rack

Not the best image but an interesting one with the unusual rack on this black-tailed buck. Last year (assuming this is the same deer), his rack was somewhat similar but smaller. He's a big guy so whatever the cause of this doesn't affect his ability to eat and grow big. On the side with the deformity, he reminds me of a water buffalo. This guy was all over the place today. He'd chase a doe, then go off, then come back for another go around. I could see why bucks lose weight during the rut. His hind legs have dark staining on them from his urinating to make himself smell irresistible. Not in my book, however. For this image, I warmed it up some, then added contrast to help the antlers and his body stand out from the BG. I also upped clarity and reduced highlights and whites some. All the yellow grape leaves in the BG are a distraction but I can't do much about them without changing too much of the rest of the image. My focus was off a bit and his head is a little soft. The is full frame. No crop. Your comments and critiques would be welcome and appreciated.

Tech Info

Canon EOS 60D with 70-200mm f/4 at 70mm
1/250th at f/4 and ISO 1000
tripod
Lightroom 5