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Dawn Roar

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Posted by Elliott Neep on December 21, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Dawn Roar
Have to say that the quality of images posted on UKNP continues to amaze. Just going over some files from the Autumn having seen a few here. Had a few very lucky days around the deer parks where that stunning combination of a roaring stag, dawn sunlight, and low mist all came together. Was very specific in my shooting this season. As soon as that light had vanished, I packed up and left. Probably missed out on a few opportunities, but this way, all the behaviour I captured looked like this.

Canon EOS 1Ds mkII, EF600mm f/4 IS L, Gitzo tripod, black widow gimbal head, 1640th @ f/6.3, minor curve alteration, shot at 4600K and increased to 4800K, no colour work.
Posted by Justin on December 21, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Hi Elliott,

A superb shot in every way.
:toast: :cool:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on December 21, 2008 at 12:38 PM

Hi Elliot,

This is one of the finest deer shots I've seen in a long time, excellent work :toast:

Andy...
Posted by Rob Howard on December 21, 2008 at 1:20 PM
Hi Elliot,

Top drawer stuff. Very nice lighting giving the image an excellent atmosphere.

Thanks for sharing

Regards

Rob
Posted by Ian Mason on December 21, 2008 at 1:35 PM
What a wonderful scene! I'd be tempted to crop a little from the right, but of course that's personal preference.
Posted by Alan Woolnough on December 21, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Super shot Elliott!

Great stuff :toast:

Alan
Posted by Matt Cole on December 21, 2008 at 3:10 PM
very nice Elliott, the light and atmosphere are perfect.

Matt
Posted by John Robinson on December 21, 2008 at 3:36 PM
I agree about the cropping suggestion.
Great stuff.
JohnR
Posted by John Varley on December 21, 2008 at 3:41 PM
Just wonderful Elliot. :toast: :toast:

John

Posted by Tim Gregory on December 21, 2008 at 4:15 PM
Nice shot Elliot! Difficult to fault, comp works well for me as it is.

Love the overall tone, and what a nice rack!
:biggrin:
Posted by Ian Haskell on December 21, 2008 at 6:48 PM
Absolutely love this one Elliot - I thought Guy Edwardes had some nice deer shots, but this is my favorite shot of this type I have seen this year. The tone and composition are spot on!
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on December 22, 2008 at 2:12 AM
Wonderful. Everything is just perfect. :smile: :smile: :smile:
Posted by Dave Bartlett on December 22, 2008 at 8:00 AM
Just spot on - one of the best of the 'atmospheric' deer shots I have seen. :toast:

Dave
Posted by Adam Seward on December 22, 2008 at 9:50 AM
Fantastic atmospheric shot Elliott. I'm happy with the composition as it is.
:toast:
Posted by Cliff Young on December 22, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Hi Elliott, great composition, lighting and atmosphere - one of the best red deer photos I've seen! :toast: Cliff
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 22, 2008 at 4:02 PM
Stunning Elliott, amazing light and I like how you have retained detail in the deer :smile: