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New Forest Stag

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Posted by Pete Etheridge on October 30, 2006 at 9:53 AM
New Forest Stag
Red Deer Stag
Cervus elaphus

EOS D60, Sigma 170-500@500, ISO 200.
Slightly cropped and noise ninja applied, USM.

Taken in the New Forest during the rut. Not sure about this one, so any comments and critique are welcome! Was trying for a wider view than a portrait.
Posted by Terry on October 30, 2006 at 11:44 AM
I think this would work for me if there was another layer approx midway up ?

Terry
Posted by David Kjaer on October 30, 2006 at 12:34 PM
Hi Pete

Quite a large area with very little at the top but still works quite well!

David :toast:
Posted by John Swift on October 31, 2006 at 3:34 AM
I'd agree with th e others, perhaps just a little too much empty space but I'd have to applaud the attempt to do something different. Something I need to do more in my own photography I think.

Regards

John S
Posted by John Gardner on October 31, 2006 at 7:17 AM
Hi Pete

I agree with the the others here - just a bit too much space above the deer bfore the interest of the distant tree line. I suppose you could crop out some of that space and lower the skyline as it were.

John
Posted by Pete Etheridge on October 31, 2006 at 8:07 AM
Thanks for the constructive comments - it's these honest opinions that make UKNP such a gem!
Posted by PhilH on November 1, 2006 at 3:51 AM
I think it works reasonably well and you have handled the image very well, agree with Tom that another 'layer' would have been nice, but that is not really a possiblility, great pose from this majestic beast.

:toast:
Posted by Michael Sayles on November 1, 2006 at 5:58 AM
I agree with the above comments about the need for an extra layer. Still a very pleasing shot though. However, I think it might benefit from a touch of sharpening.

Michael S