Red Deer Stag

Thanks for the comments on my last post.

Having seen that the forecast for this morning was clear skies, I set off to Richmond, only to find that the sun wouldn't make an appearance until 8.30! My camera's back from repair, and to begin with I was struggling still. Then I remembered the AF fine tune, and now, with it set to +20, sharpness has returned!

D300s
Nikon 200-400mm f4 VR
Monopod
F4
1/160s
ISO 800

Oscar

The portrait composition here suits the image really well, the pose captured is very good and I like the tones/colours that you can only get in these weather conditions.

Gimme clouds anyday! Agree it works well in portrait but I would worry if my lens needed 20 adjustment.

Thanks Craig and Neil

Neil, as I'm going to Norfolk next week I'll keep it at +20 (it does give me sharp shots), but will get the lens and camera, and lens, TC and camera, calibrated when I get back

Oscar

Love the subdued feel to this. I would clone the tree TRHS to give a smooth monotone background, but apart from that think it is every bit as good as the mist and glow shots. Did you make it this morning? I was denied permission to go out two days in a row!

I quite like the slightly blue feel to this one Oscar. A completely different feel to your recent 'golden backlit' images. It's a fine image with the selective focus used to great effect.

The lighting looks just as good as in your golden shots, Oscar. Another very good piece of photography IMO.

Andy...

Thanks all.

Phil I made it on Saturday morning.

Oscar

Looks like another winner Oscar and I too like the cool colours here emphasising early morning.

Nick.

Superb Oscar. Lovely light and the stag pose is fantastic.