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Autumnal reindeer

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Posted by Peter Cairns on February 16, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Autumnal reindeer
Major thaw in the Highlands so just catching up on processing. This was from September in Swedish Lapland where I spent 10 days looking for elk (without success). Sarek National Park is however a really spectacular place - well worth a visit.

Canon 1dII,500mm lens, ISO200.

Peter Cairns
www.northshots.com
Posted by PhilH on February 16, 2009 at 3:44 PM
You've been spotted.... really like the rim lighting here with detail well held in the shadow areas, the setting is nice too... for me it is a little tight in the frame and perhaps needs a touch more space below, I think the 'virtual' legs need room..



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Posted by Justin on February 16, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Very nice. Love the way the antlers catch the light. :toast:
Posted by Craig Churchill on February 16, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Works for me,well framed and great rim lighting.

Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk :toast:
Posted by Bob Cox on February 16, 2009 at 4:42 PM
I Love the lighting , agree about the legs.

Bob.
Posted by Dave Courtenay on February 16, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Lovely image-although i do agree with what Phil has said and maybe a tad central

Dave :toast:
Posted by Ray on February 16, 2009 at 5:33 PM
I think you could do with a slightly smaller image here, as I find it rather tight at the top and for the virtual legs.

Not keen on the immediate foreground as it does add another “band” to the image.

Great lighting, definition. All in all, an excellent shot.
Posted by Ian Haskell on February 16, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Nice rim lighting - a pleasing shot :smile:

Ian
Posted by David J Slater on February 16, 2009 at 6:26 PM
I love it as it is, with the tiny exception of a little more contrast to emphasize the backlight on the antlers. Aren't these just down the road Pete at the HighlandWC :smile:
Dave
Posted by Ian Mason on February 16, 2009 at 6:56 PM
I wouldn't change a thing! The backlighting is just wonderful - especially on the grasses. The eye contact completes the image.
Posted by Terry Whittaker on February 17, 2009 at 4:40 AM
Nice. The backlighting of the antler velvet (and mosquitoes) really makes it. To me the colours seem slightly subdued.

Cheers

Terry
Posted by Ian Cook on February 17, 2009 at 7:04 AM
Very nice, the backlighting as everybody else has said is wonderful :)
Posted by Edwin kats on February 17, 2009 at 12:16 PM
I think this is great as it is. Nice eye contact, light and low POV.

Just great.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Magnus Hird on February 19, 2009 at 2:20 PM
Nits covered Peter, a very nice shot with great eye contact. Also a fan of the backlit mossies :smile: