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Sika calf.

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Posted by Justin on February 28, 2008 at 4:35 PM
Sika calf.
Canon 20D, Canon 100-400mm L I.S. @ 400mm, 1/50 sec @ f 5.6, Av mode,
- 1/3 exposure compensation, iso 800, Gitzo 1548/B1.
Raw file converted using Lightroom, Full frame, levels, curves,
hue/saturation.


Hi,

Though I'd share this one as it was on my screen being printed.
A Sika calf taken last year.
The setting really caught my eye with it's assortment of shades of green and numerous textures, not to mention the gorgeous animal of course, which is a favourite species of mine.


All comments always welcome and appreciated.
Posted by Michael Sayles on February 28, 2008 at 4:56 PM
Super shot Justin. As you say, the mixture of greens/textures in the various bushes is superb!
Posted by Ian Mason on February 28, 2008 at 4:57 PM
Cute! Great composition. I'm not sure what these look like but I wonder if it (the deer) is perhaps a little bright?
Posted by David Kjaer on February 28, 2008 at 5:05 PM
Hi Justin

Beautiful!

David :toast: :toast:
Posted by Justin on February 28, 2008 at 5:06 PM
I'm not sure what these look like but I wonder if it (the deer) is perhaps a little bright?


When the calf's are very young, as this one is, their coats tend to be very pale indeed. As they get older their coat tends to darken.
Posted by Matt Cole on February 28, 2008 at 5:15 PM
a lovely image, I like the natural setting.

Matt
Posted by Major Gilbert on February 28, 2008 at 5:48 PM
Hi Justin great play with colours and the Deer is a reel cuty. :toast:

Major.
Posted by jack chapman on February 28, 2008 at 6:32 PM
very nice setting and subject
Posted by Tim Munsey on February 29, 2008 at 3:26 AM
Very pretty, is this another New Forest shot?

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Tim
Posted by Justin on February 29, 2008 at 4:29 AM
Hi Tim,

This particular shot wasn't taken in the New Forest although there are Sika living within the New Forest.
Posted by Elliott Neep on February 29, 2008 at 5:15 AM
Beautiful. Love the colours and textures in this. The calf really pings out from amongst the green. Really admire your context shots, I remember the roe deer in heather with great envy! :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Chapman on February 29, 2008 at 6:15 AM
Beautiful picture Justin :toast:
John
Aberdeen :toast:
Posted by Paul Inglis on February 29, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Hi Justin,

Superb capture, just superb!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Guy Rogers on February 29, 2008 at 8:48 AM
Helo Justin.

Very nice love colour on this and the setting.
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on February 29, 2008 at 1:26 PM
Hi Justin,your deer shots are always to notch

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Danny Green on February 29, 2008 at 5:44 PM
Wow cracking shot, I love your Deer stuff too some excellent shots.

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Danny
Posted by eric weight on March 1, 2008 at 10:22 AM
What a great B/FG. Sets the deer off beautifully.
:toast: :toast: Eric