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Let the games begin

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Posted by Edwin kats on August 28, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Let the games begin
One of my favorite seasons is the deer rut. I wish it could last all year long. Still very early in the season but this fight was serious.

iso 200 1/50 sec. f/4 Nikon D300 with Nikon 600/4

Edwin Kats
Posted by Chris Johnstone on August 28, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Outstanding, Edwin,

The anonymity really adds the wild-animal edge. If I could see the faces I'd be inclined to try and work out who was the eldest/most likely to win. This image lacks that but adds more.

Colours are gorgeous too.

Chris
Posted by Ben Gardner on August 28, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Have to agree with you absolutely love the rutt. Will be on Danny's course in Bradgate this year so should make the most of it. :smile:
Posted by jack chapman on August 28, 2009 at 12:03 PM
great shot, beautiful colours and i agree with Chris about the faces, like the hint of background animals too
Posted by Robert Lawrence on August 28, 2009 at 12:38 PM
I'm afraid it doesn't do it for me Edwin. The oof foreground just takes too much away from the protagonists.
Robert
Posted by Maggie Campbell on August 28, 2009 at 1:46 PM
This is very different Edwin but I rather like it. I think the overall blur with the slow shutter speed works well and the colours are lovely. :smile: :wavey:
Posted by Bob Cox on August 28, 2009 at 3:14 PM
With the heads and faces included it would have been a different picture for sure, better? , that depends on personal preference but I would have liked to have seen it, it may well have been a cracker. This is interesting for sure and very well taken.

Bob.
Posted by David Kjaer on August 29, 2009 at 5:35 AM
Hi Edwin

These guys have started early, super image that really conveys the action well!

David :toast:
Posted by Craig Churchill on August 29, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Hi Edwin

A really nice shot,very different from the norm,love the soft colouration!
Nice pics in OP this month!


Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Posted by Lee Newman on August 29, 2009 at 7:11 PM
A nice action capture, but I would like to see their faces / eyes.

Lee