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Fallow Buck during the Rut

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Posted by Danny Green on October 24, 2008 at 5:37 PM
Fallow Buck during the Rut
I have been photographing the Deer now for the past four weeks but have wanted to stake out this spot but have not been able too because I don't think the deer would come when there is more than one person. I had a day off today so went while it was still dark and got into position. Fallow Deer are different to red as they have rutting stands where as the reds just follow the females. The light only lasted about two minutes but it was enough for me to get the shots.

Canon 1D MK11, 500mm lens, 1/250, F4, ISO 400

Danny
Posted by Justin on October 24, 2008 at 5:47 PM
Stunning :toast:
Posted by John Robinson on October 24, 2008 at 5:49 PM
Good stuff.
I have had the same problem with wild Fallow here in the forest.
Just too many people around during the rut.
JR
Posted by jack chapman on October 24, 2008 at 6:46 PM
beautiful image the lighting is spectacular
Posted by Dave Courtenay on October 24, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Thats a beauty-very atmospheric-Worth the effort of spending time with-Great result

Dave :toast:
Posted by Simon Litten on October 25, 2008 at 6:34 AM
An absolute beauty!


Simon
Posted by William Jewsbury on October 25, 2008 at 8:46 AM
Great capture, with wonderful light and atmosphere. i would have just liked a little extra space at the bottom for his virtual feet.
Posted by Andy Bate on October 25, 2008 at 10:39 AM
awesome matey!
Posted by Tim Gregory on October 25, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Cracking shot Danny, one of the best Fallow Buck pictures I have seen like this, the lighting makes the breath create so much atmosphere.. Almost like he's on fire with the breath and steam..

The processing is also very well done, I love how the colour of the breath comes across without the rest of the image being "too orange" if you know what I mean?

Damn fine piece of work :smile:
Posted by Rob Howard on October 25, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Hi Danny,

With risk of repeating what has already been said " EXCELLENT SHOT" :toast:

Patience has paid off big time.

WELL DONE

Regards

Rob
Posted by Andy Astbury on October 25, 2008 at 12:29 PM
One tiny flaw as pointed out, but easily remedied - top shot Dan, inspirational Fallow shot :toast: :toast:
Posted by Fran French on October 26, 2008 at 1:41 PM
Another stunner Danny, very nice indeed.

Fran

:toast: :toast:
Posted by Colin Pickett on October 26, 2008 at 3:01 PM
Great work Danny. :toast:
Posted by Tristan Campbell on October 28, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Wonderful light, very nice image indeed. Tristan
Posted by Jeroen Stel on October 28, 2008 at 2:48 PM
Superb Danny!
Love everything about it!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel