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The Roar - up close

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Posted by PhilH on October 7, 2008 at 5:41 AM
The Roar - up close
40D, 400/2.8, tripod + Gimbal.
ISO400, 1/250 @ f4.5
C1 v4 + resize & sharpen CS3
Full frame

Hi,

Not my usual type of image but as this stag was getting closer and closer, I couldn't make my mind up whether to scarper or carry on taking images... decided that he would outrun me anyway so stood my ground and tried for some close ups... was quite safe I think he enjoyed bellowing in the ears of passers by....

Looking forward to Saturday.

Phil
Posted by szekiat chan on October 7, 2008 at 5:57 AM
they seem quite tame at richmond this year and i've approached to within 400mm range as well. A word of advice for sat's group, wear your full outdoor gear and watch out for ticks. I had 6 on bag on Sat wading thru the long ferns. Richmond ticks can be disease carrying so beware and wear your gaiters! Nice shot phil, as usual :wink:
Posted by Kim Connolly on October 7, 2008 at 6:13 AM
Just stunning! :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on October 7, 2008 at 7:25 AM
A cracking close up Phil. I wish the wild stags where I'm going on saturday were as approachable. Sadly, I know they wont be.
Robert.
Posted by tony flashman on October 7, 2008 at 7:33 AM
Lets face it Phil, how would you have scarpered at your age anyway?

Great image, you can almost hear what he is saying.


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Posted by John Robinson on October 7, 2008 at 7:57 AM
Great close up. The tight crop gives it a bit more guts too I reckon.
JR
Posted by Fran French on October 7, 2008 at 8:35 AM
Lol at your story, it was most certainly worth standing your ground Phil. Super stuff!!

Fran

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Posted by Justin on October 7, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Hi Phil,

This works perfectly for me. A great close-up on the action/behaviour. As I said in your previous one, I really like the soft lighting here.
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Posted by Major Gilbert on October 7, 2008 at 1:15 PM
Looks as though you have been putting in some practice before Saturday and produced I fine effort at that. :toast:

Major.
Posted by eric weight on October 7, 2008 at 2:57 PM
From the look in his eye, I think I would have had a few convertors on that lens. He who dares wins Rodney and this is a winner.

:toast: Eric
Posted by Magnus Hird on October 7, 2008 at 6:41 PM
Cool close up Phil, wouldn't fancy getting caught on those antlers either! :smile:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on October 8, 2008 at 10:05 AM

A superbly detailed shot Phil, excellent comp as well, hope all goes well at the weekend.

Andy... :smile: