Preparation (red deer)

With the unmistakable signs of autumn making themselves increasing obvious, red deer are putting the finishing touches to their preparations ahead of the big fight. Yes folks, it is nearly that time of year again!

C&C welcome.

Cheer,
Chris

Wild or captive?

Bradgate Park, Paul.

Very nice shot Chris


Must pay a visit soon.

That's a really excellent shot Chris. No nits from me.
Eric

At first I wasn't sure about the OOF FG but on second thoughts, being complimenting colours, i just disappears when viewing the image as a whole.

Drew

Lovely image with great detail and colours,light,love the POV too

Very nice indeed Chris. Really like the composition. I see there are 3 entrances for Bradgate. Which one would you recommend for getting close to the Deer?

Bradgate Park, Paul

As i thought, a pet.

Intriguing reply, Paul. I take it you feel park deer make easy subjects? If so, is that Bradgate in particular? Or are you including Regent's, Alladale, Cairngorm National, etc?

Cheers,
Chris

If the deer in Bradgate Park behaved likely truly wild deer they'd run into cover as soon as anyone came into the park and wouldn't emerge until well after everyone had gone. That's how easy park deer are to photograph. I spent quite a lot of time trying to track down and photograph the wild Red Deer on Cannock Chase and it's orders of magnitude more difficult.

Hi Paul

Having photographed both varieties, captive and wild, I'd agree with your statement about the difference in difficulty. By photographing park deer however, we get an opportunity to capture behaviours that would ordinarily require much more time and effort.

In my experience of Bradgate, a great number of different types of shot go begging because too much emphasis is put on getting the ‘fight sequence’ during the rut. They might be 'pet' deer but it still requires skill to get something different.

I'd be interested in seeing your results from Cannock Chase on the forum.

Cheers,
Chris

Hi Chris

Love the colours and setting!

David

I'd be interested in seeing your results from Cannock Chase on the forum.

I've posted quite a number of photos of the deer on Cannock Chase and you've never commented on any of them (including a wild Fallow deer drinking) so you'll excuse me if I save myself the time and bother by continuing to display my work to those that appreciate it rather that to people like you who clearly don't.

Apologies for not commenting on your work Paul, you've escaped my notice til now. It is difficult to 'appreciate' something I've not seen and obviously overlooked. I'll make a special effort next time you post something - looking forward to it.

Cheers,
Chris

Wonderfull shot of this red deer.