Struttin his stuff
This is the bull from Swan Lake Flats, YNP (Sept rut). He had just responded to a rivals bugle and was starting to parade. Very nice bull! My appologies to those that don't care for the natural landscape behind the bull, but as I have mentioned in the past... it's just where they like to hang out. They are no longer a plains animal.
D300, 400 w/1.4tc, 1/320, f4, iso1000, man exp.
Thanks for looking, comments and critiques appreciated.
Todd
Is this the same bull you posted earlier? He really is a very fine specimen and I'm enjoying all these deer images. I like the way you've framed him in the environment and taking note of your comments re the background, it just has to be accepted as it is. Dead fallen tree trunks just aren't the most beautiful of backgrounds, but what can you do?
I would love to see some of these deer (and bears) one day. TFS
This is a beautiful animal, I had not realised it until I looked closely that his rack intersects with his back. I know little about deers but I believe wooded areas are their natural habitat.
In this case the BG is just a little untidy
I tried various methods of making it "disappear", but none really work.
The best I could come up with is darkening the overall image in a duplicate layer and then erasing this on the deer itselff.
What do you think?
Thanks Ken, it does give a little more separation.
Todd
One excellent image Todd , healthy specimen and look at those racks , Ken's re-post is improvement for sure
TFS
A fine specimen here Todd, love that strutting pose.
TFS
Hi Todd, certainly a fine specimen in excellent condition.
Backgrounds & locations are what they are and if this is where these guys hang out so be it, as there is nothing one can do. I assume you are shooting from a vehicle, if so, is there any chance you are able to either get closer, or plan a move where the animal comes nearer to you (safe first) so perhaps, a more tighter option may be an alternative, thus reducing any background issues and offers some 'detail' work? just a thought.
Prefer the OP.
TFS
Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
Thanks for the comments Harshad, Marc and Steve. Much appreciated.
Todd
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