Ruttung stags
A brutal fight between red stags
A brutal fight between red stags
Read less
Read less
Nov, 2016Views
942
Likes
Awards
Featured
Peer Award
Top Choice
Superb Composition
Absolute Masterpiece
Outstanding Creativity
Magnificent Capture
Superior Skill
Genius
All Star
Emotions
Impressed
Top Ranks
Top 20 rank week 1
Top 10 rankTop 10 rank week 1
Top 10 rank
Top 10 rank
Categories
Same photographer See allBehind The Lens
Discover more photos See all
Behind The Lens
Location
The picture was taken on a walk in Richmond Park. There are a lot of Deer and a large space for them to roam.Time
This was a early start. Walking around looking for opportunities. Despite the early start, this shot was taken around late morning when most walkers and joggers had left. It is a busy and popular park around 10 miles form the centre of London.Lighting
I wanted this image to be mono and close up. Trying to create a feeling of action. It had been raining and was overcast. A perfect lighting scenario for what I was hoping to capture.Equipment
I used the Canon 1DX mk 2 with the Canon 200-400 lens. I hand held for this shot.Inspiration
I had been to Richmond Park on many occasions. There is always something to photograph. However I really wanted to capture a close up action shot of rutting deer.Editing
Not very much. I shoot in Raw and use Lightroom and PS. I did basic adjustments in LR - increased shadows reduced highlights. Moved into PS to convert to mono. A little sharpening and that was it.In my camera bag
I have a Canon 1DX and a 5d for back up. I usually take the 200-400 telephoto, 70-200 and a wide angle. I sometimes take a tripod depending on the location.Feedback
Keep trying! I had so many good shots of deer posing but trying to capture something a little more exciting was a challenge for me. The more I practice, the luckier I seen to become.
