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    When I've been out very early in the morning with the Little owls often I would see Roe or Muntjac deer, but only from a distance invariably, although they have been closer if the wind was in the right direction. However, a few months back I went to see if I could locate the owls or to see the Barn owl, but sheltering under one of the big trees a Sika deer emerged, not native to here. As the mist was lifting his attention was drawn to the clashing of antlers elsewhere as it was in the rutting season. Native to Asia, they were introduced to parks in the UK in 1860, but escapees have established themselves in the countryside. A simple shot, I just like the atmosphere in this one.

    Thanks for swinging by and either viewing or commenting on the previous image.

    Steve

    Subject: Sika Deer (Cervus nippon), early morning in a clearing
    Location: UK
    Camera: Canon 1DX
    Lens: 200-400f/4 with ext, 412mm
    Exposure: 1/640s at f/5.6 ISO1600
    Original format: Landscape, very slight.

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    Beautiful image. I love the side light and the IQ is tops as usual. I like the vertical lines the trees create in the BG. Very nice!

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    Hi Steve - I wouldn't change a thing. Very majestic pose, excellent detail and color. He pops nicely from the bg. It all works for me. Interesting info about its introduction to the UK.

    TFS,
    Rachel

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    This just works, Steve-o!
    Love the pose, soft light, setting, everything.
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    Spontaneously beautiful as soon as I opened the thumbnail, from landscape to the subject itself.

    The deer looks surprised by something he has seen?

    Unlike me, you don't need to tell the story, dear Steve - your image is a subtle instrument that does just that. There's an exciting sense of beauty here I only experience when looking at a painting - what an amazing 3D feel! Although I am not quite familiar with the landscape or the subject, I can find things that delight me in this image right now, and wish to see them one day in this very place where they have been photographed. For a moment I almost wished I could afford to travel abroad...

    Sometimes I fear that looking at certain images - and this is one good example - might make me change my mind about where to go next year...

    Wishing you a lovely evening,
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    Hi Steve i did know you have Sika and Muntjacīs over there at your place . I cannot remember that a Sika was posted here , so very nice you picked that .
    Besides your usual high quality edits i like the posture of the deer and the overall setting . Very nice pleasing color / tone combo !!!
    To sum this up ....... it really works well

    TFS Andreas

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    Steve I have visited this image several times and I think it is an absolute corker. Just love the lighting I reckon this is a bit special.

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    Thanks guys apologies in respect to replying.

    Just love the lighting I reckon this is a bit special.
    I know it's not captivating in terms of 'content', but totally agree Jon, it is all about the light and I am sure you know exactly the sense of feeling I was trying to capture in the environment/light.

    Thanks again, very much appreciated.

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