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Another 'Stag in Mist'

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Posted by Elliott Neep on October 14, 2008 at 3:36 AM
Another 'Stag in Mist'
Realise I haven't posted or commented in ages. Apologies, but have really photographed very little over the summer. Just writing and other projects...

Was hoping for a little more behaviour from the day at Richmond, but at least the weather was atmospheric! No bloodied shots like PhilH, but was quite pleased with this chap as he strutted his way around his harem. I think the mist/fog was a bit too heavy, so it needed some work (levels, curves, contrast, saturation) to regain the colour, atmos, and a more definitive silhouette.

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Date/Time: 2008:10:11 08:54:31
Shutter speed: 1/320 sec
Aperture: f/8
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: +1 2/3
Metering mode: Evaluative
ISO: 200
Lens: EF 600mm f/4.0 IS L
AF mode: AI Servo AF
White balance: Daylight
Color matrix 4: Adobe RGB
Color space: AdobeRGB
Saturation: Normal
Contrast: -1
Support: Tripod & Gimbal
Posted by PhilH on October 14, 2008 at 4:19 AM
Nice, if this was Saturday am it just seemed to get denser and denser, and when it did finally dissipate the light was harsh and unforgiving.

You have done just the right amount of work to give life to this image.

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Jeroen Stel on October 14, 2008 at 4:57 AM
Wonderfull shot and post-processing Elliot!
Well done!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by Brett Lewis on October 14, 2008 at 6:30 AM
Nice work Elliot, great atmosphere and i can agree with the circumstances..! Love the, almost sepia, tones to this ones..

Kind regards,

Brett.
Posted by Simon Litten on October 14, 2008 at 7:32 AM
Can't fault this one, Elliott. Lovely shot.


Simon
Posted by jack chapman on October 14, 2008 at 7:33 AM
really nice image the colours and atmosphere are great
Posted by Adam Seward on October 14, 2008 at 8:10 AM
Very attractive image! :toast:
Posted by Fran French on October 14, 2008 at 3:57 PM
Fab atmosphere in this Elliot, love the tones.

Sorry I didn't get to meet you over the weekend, but I am sure there will be other opportunities.

Regards,

Fran
:toast: :toast:
Posted by Colin Pickett on October 14, 2008 at 5:14 PM
It certainly was a great morning, very atomospheric.

Nice one :toast:
Posted by Justin on October 15, 2008 at 6:00 AM
Another excellent Red deer image. :toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on October 15, 2008 at 9:42 AM
Great shot and great atmosphere!!1 Well done.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Magnus Hird on October 16, 2008 at 7:32 AM
Great silhouetted look and I love the tones across the image :smile: