Red Deer Stag

[mstphoto]

I spotted this majestic Red Deer Stag at Loch Muick within the Balmoral Estate in the Cairngorm National Park.
Its always a thrill to these beautiful animals in the wild.

Olympus OM-D E-M10 + LUMIX 100-300

Red Deer Stag by Mike Stephen, on Flickr

 

[BRASH]

They are magnificent beasts indeed. Love the counter balance of the stag and the triangular rock on the left. I'll have to head up there in the coming weeks to snap some of these and mountain hares.

 

[User.30879]

lovely shot Steve, have to agree about the rock glad you left it in, fantastic animals !

 

[htid]

Very nice shot! Well composed and nicely balanced as has been said.

 

[mstphoto]

Cheers Folks
Much appreciated

Mike

 

[Roy1212]

You say in the wild? Where can I see them in captivity or are you saying places like Richmond Park they are not wild?

 

[callum richardson]

Looks quite proud of himself doesn't he!

 

[erding]

very nice capture, lovely pose.

 

[mstphoto]

Thanks again folks

 

[mstphoto]

You say in the wild? Where can I see them in captivity or are you saying places like Richmond Park they are not wild?

You can always try some of these places

http://www.photographers-resource.co.uk/wildlife/locations/deer/lists/deer_uk.htm

 

[photogwannabe]

Gorgeous! Very iconic photo of the stag.

 

[wardy07]

Superb capture, well composed and a handsome looking beast. Also nice to see the Oly taking great pictures, well done!

 

[sandyth]

Such a strong looking pose, very nice capture.

 

[AdamSi]

So majestic one of my favourite wildlife animal encounters, looks like you managed to get very close too

 

[Stu Meech]

Great pose.

 

[IW-Photography]

Lovely shot.

 

[zicklurky]

Ohh I like that!