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Bradgate Park

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Posted by Ben Gardner on October 3, 2008 at 7:17 AM
Hi all,

I am a new member so most of you will not know me yet but I thought I would seek some advice anyway.

I am heading up to Bradgate Park for the weekend of 24/25/26th Oct to attempt to photograph the red deer before they get to shaggy from the rut. Can anyone offer any advice as to the best spots around the park and the location of the rutting stands?

I am hoping my 80-200 AF-S f2.8 with 1.7 TC will suffice(effective range with D70s crop factor is 500mm ish for sharp shots).
Posted by Andy Astbury on October 3, 2008 at 7:40 AM
That'll give you 510mm at f4.5/f5 - you AF should work okay though it might be a bit slower than normal.

Hope you get some good shots Ben - remember to keep as wide open as you can to get those nice smooth backgrounds.
Posted by Rob Howard on October 3, 2008 at 8:30 AM
Hi Ben,

Not sure if it is still on but there is/was a planned UKNP meet at bradgate on the 11th of Oct.

Lens combo sounds OK, you may find that the 2x is a bit to much at times.

Tom/Danny are the best for locations in the park :wink:

Regards

Rob
Posted by Danny Green on October 3, 2008 at 4:07 PM
Hello Ben

I have privately emailed you

Danny :wavey:
Posted by Ben Gardner on October 4, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Thanks Danny, but the email did not seem to reach me maybe that part of the new website design is not working. I will email you using your website email address.