Highland Winter Ritual

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Posted by Philip Dean on February 12, 2009 at 4:53 AM

Many of you will have seen this sort of scene - the stalker feeding deer in some remote Highland glen in the depths of winter.

It is, however, becoming more controversial, as increasing deer numbers are seen as having a negative impact upon highland biodiversity. Scottish Natural Heritage are actually considering a shortening of the closed season, to allow greater numbers to be culled in sensitive areas.

Less controversially, on this particular occasion the late afternoon light was just perfect, even if the temperature was heading towards minus double-digits!

Thanks for looking

Phil

D300, 70-200VR @ 70mm
1/160, f5.6, ISO100

Posted by Brett Lewis on February 12, 2009 at 5:33 AM

Controversial or not it would have made a great opportunity to get some nice shots of the stags in the snow and that great ambient light..! I say bring back the wolf..!

Interesting story behind the scene and thanks for sharing..

Brett

Posted by David Sewell on February 12, 2009 at 7:09 AM

I agree with Brett about the wolf, mind you venison burgers seem to be getting more popular...

Great lighting, and I hope you got some shots of the stags on their own as well.

David

Posted by Ray on February 12, 2009 at 8:38 AM

What a great opportunity, I’m sure you filled your boots here.

It might be me, but perhaps a very slight CW rotation, looking at in particular the pylons.

A very interesting shot which tells a nice story.

Posted by Magnus Hird on February 12, 2009 at 1:53 PM

Nice scene Phil, looking forward to any more shots you have in the snow. Another vote for the wolves from me

Posted by Tom Smit on February 13, 2009 at 9:45 AM

It looks like it was a great oppertunity to make a lot of stag pictures in the snow.
Nice scene.
I agree with Ray about the CW rotation.