Canon 20D, Canon 100-400L I.S., 1/200sec @ f5.6, -1/3 exp. comp.
Raw, iso 400.
Gitzo 1548/B1.
Full frame, levels, hue/saturation.
Hi,
With the Roe rut likely to be over now it's unfortunately been a particularly frustrating season for me regarding photographing them this year. Despite going out on dozens and dozens and dozens of occasions over the last 12 months in a bid to try and build up a picture of their behaiour and movements over the various seasons in preparation for photographing them during the rut, it has proved virtually impossible to even see them on a regular and consistent basis this year, let alone make any definate plans regarding photography. I always had that hope that if I try just one more 4.00am start that I may just get lucky, sadly though, it wasn't to be.
Still,there's always next year and it'd be boring if it was too easy
Anyway, it made me appreciate the oppurtunities and treasure the great encounters I've had in previous years, hence the reason for going through the archives.
This is one from a previous year. Out of the two does I enjoyed watching and photographing this individual was the one I spent the most time with.
Stunning light and photograph. It looks as if you have lit the scene with a big big softbox and seperate snoot on the deers face side.
Excellent.
Posted by David Kjaer on August 11, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Beautiful Justin!
David
Posted by Jeroen Stel on August 11, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Very colourful and lovely image!
Well done!
Greetings,
Jeroen Stel
Posted by Nigel Blake on August 11, 2008 at 11:28 AM
Excellent colours and lighting, I like the composition too but feel it needs a bit more room at the bottom of frame for the "vitual feet" but that is a minor nit pick, overall its a fine shot indeed.
Posted by Alan Bryant on August 11, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Lovely colours in this very nice image
Posted by Andy Shepherd on August 11, 2008 at 11:51 AM
A truly beautiful image Justin, the colours and lighting are exquisite, excellent work
Andy...
Posted by Andy Astbury on August 11, 2008 at 12:14 PM
I can't get over the lighting Justin - superb shot of one of the prettiest animals on the planet.
Top job
Posted by bill meikle on August 11, 2008 at 1:14 PM
Great shot, they always seem to be munching and showing their tongue or grass!
A woderfurl image. As said before, the lighting really makes this stand out.
Robert
Posted by John Robinson on August 11, 2008 at 1:30 PM
Really nice. I feel a little smaller in the frame would be easier on the eye, but I know this is not that easy- nas you say its full frame. ! Great picture though.
Andy#
They're not pretty in my b=**^y garden mate !
Cheers
johnR
I feel a little smaller in the frame would be easier on the eye
I know exactly what you mean John and I've got lots of shots with the deer a bit smaller in the frame. The only major problem with this location, and in particular this exact spot and shooting direction is there are some very unsightly power cables and pylons nearby that would really spoil the shot, hence the reason I've gone in pretty tight.
They're a real nuisance actually as it's such a colourful setting that it's just crying out to be shot as an 'animal in enviroment type scene', showing as much of the setting as possible, or at least it would be if it wasn't for those blimmin' pylons
Posted by Matt Doggett on August 11, 2008 at 4:06 PM
That's wonderful, really really great colours and light
Cheers
Matt
Posted by Major Gilbert on August 11, 2008 at 5:14 PM
Lovely clash of colours and great lighting to add to a very nice image.
If it were me I might have attempted a bit of a blur on the foreground but that is only me.
Well done.
Discussion
24 repliesRaw, iso 400.
Gitzo 1548/B1.
Full frame, levels, hue/saturation.
Hi,
With the Roe rut likely to be over now it's unfortunately been a particularly frustrating season for me regarding photographing them this year. Despite going out on dozens and dozens and dozens of occasions over the last 12 months in a bid to try and build up a picture of their behaiour and movements over the various seasons in preparation for photographing them during the rut, it has proved virtually impossible to even see them on a regular and consistent basis this year, let alone make any definate plans regarding photography. I always had that hope that if I try just one more 4.00am start that I may just get lucky, sadly though, it wasn't to be.
Still,there's always next year
Anyway, it made me appreciate the oppurtunities and treasure the great encounters I've had in previous years, hence the reason for going through the archives.
This is one from a previous year. Out of the two does I enjoyed watching and photographing this individual was the one I spent the most time with.
All comments always welcome and appreciated.
Excellent.
David
Well done!
Greetings,
Jeroen Stel
A truly beautiful image Justin, the colours and lighting are exquisite, excellent work
Andy...
Top job
Robert
Andy#
They're not pretty in my b=**^y garden mate !
Cheers
johnR
Greetings,
Bertl
I know exactly what you mean John and I've got lots of shots with the deer a bit smaller in the frame. The only major problem with this location, and in particular this exact spot and shooting direction is there are some very unsightly power cables and pylons nearby that would really spoil the shot, hence the reason I've gone in pretty tight.
They're a real nuisance actually as it's such a colourful setting that it's just crying out to be shot as an 'animal in enviroment type scene', showing as much of the setting as possible, or at least it would be if it wasn't for those blimmin' pylons
nice shot, I love all the colours and the setting is just right for me !
Drew
Phil.
Cheers
Matt
If it were me I might have attempted a bit of a blur on the foreground but that is only me.
Well done.
Major.
cheers
Colin
Theres not much more you can say that as not been said.
Simply a stunning image and a pleasure to view.
Stunning!!