The Battle Won

Discussion

17 replies

Posted by Fran French on October 15, 2008 at 2:28 AM

Taken on Saturday at the Richmond meet. And firstly I would like to say that it was a pleasure to meet some of you and put faces to names.And also thanks to Phil for arranging an enjoyable day.

Frederic, this is the SHOT that I 'got yesterday'

It was a job to isolate this pair, and cope with the harsh light. I have toned it down in places, and left the offending hinds in place, although I cropped a bit off the LHS for composition.

I am aware the image isn't perfect, but felt it was worth sharing.

Am having internet connection problems at the moment, so my apologies for the lack of activity here.Will get sorted asap!

40D,1.4 ext,300mm L IS f4,ISO 400, 1/800, f5.6

Regards to All

Fran

Posted by tony flashman on October 15, 2008 at 3:08 AM

VERY well done Fran, he really is, reaping the rewards! the battle damage shows he earned it.
I think I will stick to Dragons......

Tony

Posted by Ian Andrews on October 15, 2008 at 3:34 AM

Well caught Fran. You take what you can get.

Ian

Posted by Frederic Desmette on October 15, 2008 at 3:39 AM

Nice picture Fran, you are always on that topic!

Are you a bit of a "voyeur"

Best wishes
Frederic

Posted by PhilH on October 15, 2008 at 3:53 AM

Well done indeed, very nice, the hinds are fine as they show that he is the master of many, also like the OOF young stag in the bg looking on.

Posted by David Sewell on October 15, 2008 at 4:24 AM

I won't even ask why he has his tongue out...
Great behavioural shot, sums up the entire rut.
David

Posted by Robert Lawrence on October 15, 2008 at 5:05 AM

Excellent behavioural image Fran. To my eye it looks as if it could do with a very small amount of counter clockwise rotation.
Robert

Posted by Brett Lewis on October 15, 2008 at 5:18 AM

You did very well to capture the moment, let alone the difficulty of light.. Even got the flick of the tongue..! Well done Fran. Good natural history work.

Brett.

Posted by Justin on October 15, 2008 at 5:57 AM

A moment well caught.

Posted by Edwin kats on October 15, 2008 at 9:25 AM

I'm in tears.

What a moment.
I envy you!!!!

Thanks for making me cry

Seriously, this is one of the moments I'm hoping for. Red Deer is a quite difficult species over here.

Well done.

Edwin Kats

Posted by Chris Jones on October 15, 2008 at 9:43 AM

Nice pic........ love the other dear looking on.

Regards Chris

Posted by Matt Cole on October 15, 2008 at 10:23 AM

you've certainly captured the moment Fran, nicely done.

Matt

Posted by eric weight on October 15, 2008 at 12:59 PM

He seems to be concentrating hard, he is probably missing match of the day. She looks like she is thinking about tomorrow's shopping list.
Great shot Fran. Life in action - just how it should be.

Eric

Posted by Bertl Menegoni on October 15, 2008 at 1:33 PM

Very impressive Fran,
the pose of the stag is ...... victory!!!
Compliments,
Bertl

Posted by Fran French on October 15, 2008 at 2:08 PM

Thanks everyone for your comments, much appreciated.

Sorry to make you cry Edwin, but I am sure you have images that we can't get.

Regards to all,

Fran

Posted by Magnus Hird on October 16, 2008 at 1:25 PM

Really good Fran, like the scene a lot. Agree about the CCW rotation

Posted by David Kjaer on October 16, 2008 at 5:22 PM

Hi Fran

Good to meet you on Sunday, haven't been able to comment for the last 3 days as I could not 'log in'. You certainly caught the action and the blooded face is a real bonus!

David

Posted by Fran French on October 17, 2008 at 2:26 AM

Thanks once again guys.

I know what you all mean about the ccw rotate, but if I did that I would lose part of the oof stags antlers on the rhs., which I didn't want to do.

Best Wishes

Fran