Europeen Red deer

[Alexander Koenders]

The time of fighting is over and soon the winter will come. I wonder how many males won't survive that time here in Holland.

Olympus E3, Zuiko ED300F2.8, Zuiko 2.0 converter, 600mm focuslength (1200mm equivalent), F7.1, 1/1000sec, ISO400, 0 stop.

[peter delaney]

A beautifully presented image... the lighting on his coat is glorious.... love the pose with those magnificent antlers

only suggestion I would make is to remove the OOF branch in line with his nose...

great image
peter

[Harshad Barve]

wonderful image , looks like a very healthy animal
TFS

[Danny J Brown]

That deer has a head like a bison - and what a rack!!! Thanks.

[Mike Tracy]

Thats one gorgeous deer that you captured very well. I would work on the eye a tad.

[Marc Mol]

Great lighting Alex, good detail in the coat also, lovely comp.

[David Fletcher]

Super specimen Alex. Great pose and comp. Nicely done.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Awesome capture and great timing. Love the beautiful lighting, calling pose and superb antlers. Well done.

[Steve Canuel]

Nice lighting and habitat. He has a powerful, primal presence about him.