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Fallow Deer

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Posted by Fran French on September 21, 2009 at 1:49 PM
Fallow Deer
Whilst taking this image, I kept thinking I wasn't too happy with the b/g. But after processing, I was rather surprised and rather pleased with this one. The f/g bracken troubled me somewhat owing to the yellow bits, but after some deliberation, I decided to post it to see what you all think.

I selected the deer and gave her a little more contrast in CS4, but other than that, and a little sharpening, no other tweaks.

As always, your opinions are much valued.

40D,300 mm,ISO 400,1/60, f5.6.

Fran

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Posted by Mark Davies on September 21, 2009 at 2:38 PM
That'll do nicely. Atmosphere captured to a tee . A touch of selective burn to the highs in the BG perhaps ?
Posted by Justin on September 21, 2009 at 3:03 PM
A nice shot Fran in an attractive and atmospheric setting.
The deer looks like a Fallow, rather than Sika.
Posted by Maggie Campbell on September 21, 2009 at 3:51 PM
A real Bambi image this. Very nice indeed but I agree with Justin I think its a Fallow Deer. :wavey:
Posted by Fran French on September 21, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Doe LOL you are right it is a fallow. Thanks Justin and Maggie, title corrected accordingly. I always get those two muddled! I blame it on old age :eek:

Fran :toast:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on September 21, 2009 at 4:19 PM
Lovely image of this Fallow Deer. Nice setting.
Posted by Ian Macdermott on September 21, 2009 at 5:43 PM
Beautiful shot Fran :toast:
Posted by Drew Mellowship on September 22, 2009 at 4:20 AM
Second Julians comments, nice shot.

Drew :smile:
Posted by Andy Astbury on September 22, 2009 at 4:31 AM
Lovely atmosphere Fran :wavey:

I'd agree with Mark, and I'd also tone down the Green channel saturation in the FG leaves - they look a little vivid and slightly out of keeping with the rest of the image - imo of course :biggrin: :wink:
Posted by Craig Jones on September 22, 2009 at 4:57 AM
Lovely portrait, a beautiful pose caught,very nice Fran :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by PhilH on September 22, 2009 at 5:16 AM
Not lending you a tripod again :biggrin: .... Super, agree tone down the fg, should be easy enough. The atmosphere is very nice.

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Posted by Lewis Thomson on September 22, 2009 at 9:18 AM

Hi Fran,

Love this shot, has a very nice feel to it, nice one!

Cheers,

Lewis.
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