I am lucky enough to have an area close by that is full of deer and many of them are decent Bucks.
An image taken a few weeks ago. (note: I also have the image without the virtual legs cut off, but prefer this one) :)
I like the warm sunlit BG and how it contrasts with what looks to be frosted grasses in the FG. The buck is a nice looking specimen in a good pose. Cropped legs are okay with me (but would also like to see the leg version).
Mike though I do prefer the verticals one thing I notice is the BG comes into play more, not terrible but noticable. You obviously were further from you sujbect for those images and you had greater DOF. You might try next time to open up to F4 or even 3.2 to get you BG creamier. Thats a great lens for bokeh..
I like it just fine as presented clipped above the joint. Handsome subject in good light, alert pose and excellent BG and FG work well. Also like images 2 and 3. Well done, Mike.
Thanks guys! We have a winter snowstorm going on now over the Holidays and I was able to sneak out and get some more of these guys in the snowy elements... I'll post them soon.
Mike... Like the comp. Virtual legs missing not a biggy.. It's really important that you show what YOU feel. feedback is great. So are the guys /gals here. But if your view has the virtual legs cut off, then that is our start point. Do for me. Like your OP. Lots to like. Thanks.