Another from this year's rut in Bushy Park. This red deer stag was on the southern edge of Oval Plantation, bellowing to attract female deer and as a deterent to other rival stags.
Image is virtually as shot apart from a slight crop to improve composition. Cant decide whether I like the silhouetted leaves/branches in the top corners.
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Image is virtually as shot apart from a slight crop to improve composition. Cant decide whether I like the silhouetted leaves/branches in the top corners.
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