Taken quite early as the sun began to rise and break through the very misty morning in this clearing just in front of the woods. The ground was absolutely soaking wet with the heavy dew from the night and the overall conditions gave a nice atmospheric feel as the Stags bellowed out, echoing all around.
I wanted a tight crop to emphasis the 'rack' and the truncated legs are not an issue IMHO, likewise the surrounded hinds. Wish you could post sound with an image.
Steve
Subject: Stag bellowing at the start of the rut (Cervus elaphus)
Location: UK
Camera: Canon MKIV
Lens: 500mmf/4, plus 1.4x - Gitzo tripod & Wimberley head
Exposure: 1/500s at f/7.1 ISO200 0 stop compensation
Crop: Slight crop for presentation (original capture vertical)








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