Peak District Red Deer

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Had a quick run out last night to see how the heard of deer are going on pre-rut in the Peaks last night, only 1 week ago they were still running as one large herd (around 40 deer), but they have now started to break off into smaller groups and the bellowing has started, here are a couple of my favourites from last night


Evening Rut by RichPICings, on Flickr


Grunting Stag by RichPICings, on Flickr

The second one was not quite as sharp as i would have hoped (300mm f4 with 1.4x Teleconvertor mounted onto a Monopod), i think i need to work on my technique a little bit more as i am still quite new to this genre or photography, any tips on how to take a steadier shot appreciated ;)
 
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First shot for me, cracking shot.(y)
 
The first one is great. For sharper images up could up the shutter speed from 1/750 and close the aperture down slight too rather than wide open f5.6 with the TC, you still had room with the ISO. AF could be an issue too as it looks like there is little contrast in the deer in the low light.
 
The first one is top notch.
 
rob-nikon said:
The first one is great. For sharper images up could up the shutter speed from 1/750 and close the aperture down slight too rather than wide open f5.6 with the TC, you still had room with the ISO. AF could be an issue too as it looks like there is little contrast in the deer in the low light.
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Nice one, cheers Rob, i'll certainly give those tips a try next time i'm up there
 
rpsmith79 said:
Nice one, cheers Rob, i'll certainly give those tips a try next time i'm up there
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I used a 300 f4 for a few years and it's a great lens, it works really well with the 1.4 TC. Looking at the image again the swaying long grass in front of the stag would probably make things more difficult the AF too. It's great to see some wild red deer rut images with so many taken at deer parks, one day I would live to photograph some in the wild. You will have to post your images from your next visit too.
 
rob-nikon said:
I used a 300 f4 for a few years and it's a great lens, it works really well with the 1.4 TC. Looking at the image again the swaying long grass in front of the stag would probably make things more difficult the AF too. It's great to see some wild red deer rut images with so many taken at deer parks, one day I would live to photograph some in the wild. You will have to post your images from your next visit too.
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Your wish is my command, this was from Friday evening


Proud Stag by RichPICings, on Flickr

They are starting to get bold now


Tensions Rising by RichPICings, on Flickr

But the young guy was quickly seen off


The Chase by RichPICings, on Flickr
 
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