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Oh Deer!

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Posted by Nicholas Armitt on May 12, 2008 at 6:17 PM
Oh Deer!
I thought I'd finally jump in the fire. A shot I took 18 month's ago, I'd basically been following them round Richmond Park for a couple of hours and been in the right place for the picture. I've also cloned the back end of a deer from the right side of the picture as it was slightly distracting.

20D, 300/ f2.8 + 1.4, Gitzo
ISO 1600, f/8, 1/500, -0.7ev
Crop 5%, Processed in Aperture, USM in Photoshop


Posted by szekiat chan on May 12, 2008 at 6:32 PM
man, i've shot the deers in richmond the last 3yrs and still have nothing to match. A great shot!
Posted by John Robinson on May 12, 2008 at 6:44 PM
That is brilliant.
( But err -not very saleable I fear !
Wonderful pic.
JR
Posted by Ian Mason on May 12, 2008 at 6:47 PM
Amazing shot! The tension is palpable. I'm so glad you posted this. Welcome by the way - look forward to seeing more.
Posted by Ian Andrews on May 13, 2008 at 2:05 AM
Toe dipping!!?:wink:

:toast: :toast:

Ian
Posted by Robert Lawrence on May 13, 2008 at 3:36 AM
Great behavioural shot Nicholas. I particularly like the way the hinds are all focused on the 'action'. Perhaps a little flat overall, could do with a bit more contrast for my taste.
Posted by Tim Munsey on May 13, 2008 at 3:37 AM
Yes very nice.

Tim
Posted by PhilH on May 13, 2008 at 5:28 AM
Have I seen this before :biggrin:

Good to see you posting Nick, looking forward to more,

BTW great action...

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Nicholas Armitt on May 13, 2008 at 7:09 AM
Thankyou all for taking time to comment,

Szekiat I've been photographing in the park for the last 3 years and this is the only time I've managed to get a shot like this.

Ian cheers for the welcome, I think my other deer shots might be an anti-climax. :wink:

Phil, yes I believe you've seen it on serveral occasions and thankyou for recommending the site. :biggrin:

:toast:
Posted by Paul Inglis on May 13, 2008 at 7:22 AM
Hi Nicholas,

Welcome to NPN and what a cracking first post!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by tony flashman on May 13, 2008 at 7:34 AM
This is always going to be a classic Nick! :toast: :toast:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on May 13, 2008 at 7:48 AM
Deer porn-always a great way to start posting-makes you wonder what the 2nd post will be :wink:

Dave
Posted by Alan Woolnough on May 13, 2008 at 8:33 AM
Not only 'the right place at the right time' Nicholas, you have also picked your moment perfectly :toast: :toast:

Great timing/anticipation on your part, and a very fine result :toast:

Alan
Posted by Paula Graham on May 13, 2008 at 9:01 AM
Wow...amazing shot. Well done indeed.
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on May 13, 2008 at 1:31 PM
Ahh brings back memories :biggrin: (Of Richmond Park that is !!)

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Posted by Magnus Hird on May 13, 2008 at 2:49 PM
Great action shot, with lots going on to keep your attention :smile: