17th October 2013

Third time lucky.

Another early evening visit to Bushy Park to watch the rutting Red Deer. This breaks all the rules - I shot directly into the sun so there are light leaks, strong colour cast and not a great composition. But... I am pleased with the result and also to catch the stags breath. (Best viewed large if you have time)

*** Thank you everyone for all the 'faves' and helping my stag make it to the PP ***

[Jan Hall]

Excellent, but so much more detail viewed large- fav

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

Fabulous shot! Breaks the rules, gets a winning shot out of it. I wouldn't be at all surprised to see this on the PP very soon.

[Pam Knowler]

Gorgeous shot Emma - I love that you can see his breath!! Worth the early visit!! Fav!! I went to Woburn Deer Park today and got lots of shots but it was much later in the day and you don't get the atmosphere. Lots of action though - an exciting day!!

[SIMMY]

That is truely stunning. Fav

[Emma Durnford]

@jantan @jantan @simster Thank you all, fingers crossed for a PP but my only thought at the time was that I hoped he didn't change direction!! @pamknowler Thank you, I am waiting for a forecast of a bright morning so that I can get up early, hoping for low mist as well! Wow - have just seen your post - amazing shot (and antlers) - this was my effort, not nearly so impressive.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=626139210772097&set=a.190144021038287.67466.186301661422523&type=1&theater

[Stephanie Swift]

Emma, I love all the things you say aren't right about this. Lovely backlighting on the stag. A big fav for me!

[Danette Thompson]

His breath really brings this to life!

[Mae]

Beautiful image

[Andrea]

You got your wish PP page! Viewed large, yes, indeed great shot

[jeni]

By breaking all "the rules" you got yourself an AWESOME image ;) A Fav!

[Claire]

This is outstanding, gorgeous shot; was on my homepage when signing in!

[Emma Durnford]

@claireuk @jeniandthebeans @andreajoy @adventuringowls @danette @tristansmum Thank you all and for the 'faves'. I've only been on PP once before so thank you again for getting me there :-)

[Pam Knowler]

Congrats on PP - I really love your shot - so much atmosphere!!

[Tina Mac]

Awesome capture. And all the rules broken make this photo, really...nicely done.

[Tremerryn]

Fantastic shot - can even see his breath! Fav

[Danette Thompson]

Not only did you make the pp, you made the front sign in page!

[kjbadger]

Loooooove this! Fav!

[Aleksandra]

Stunning light and shot! Fav!

[Stephanie Swift]

Emma, congrats on this making the PP, it's so wonderful I thought it would!

[Karen Mitchell]

so many things to love about this shot. Very cool.

[Robyn Doyle]

What an awesome shot!! Love it!! Fav.

[Tove H]

So beautiful shot. Love the light and the breath!

[fosi jocue]

niice

[Nicola Eastwood]

Wow he is magnificent - how did I miss him?!!! xx FAV

[Emma Durnford]

@pamknowler @tina_mac @tremerryn @tristansmum @kandkids @robzy88 @toveh @fosigrape @nicolaeastwood Please excuse the joint reply, I'm behind with posting and commenting! Thank you all for the kind comments and all the 'faves' I really am grateful.