Deer @ Tatton Park, Knutsford,Cheshre

[Nathaniel]

Re: Deer @ Tatton Park, Knutsford,Cheshre

Thanks, Stalker,Colin,David for your advice. Yes, I had used evaluative metering when I could have easily used spot metering. I set a high ISO since I wanted a higher shutter shutter speed for my AV mode.|(using the 55mm-250mm lens) Yes, I could have used the histogram.......... yes ,yes, there are so many tools at my disposal with DSLR's and I must learn to use them. I was also on foot having parked my car a bit further away and did not know whether these stags would attack me- since I noticed quite a lot of visitors were watching the deer from their cars. Yes, one of the stags decided to have a "go" at me and I thought I'd post them for what they are worth.

[George Bear]

Re: Deer @ Tatton Park, Knutsford,Cheshre

Oh deer, i've not been to South Altrincham for ages. Must pay Dunham and Tatton a visit. The autumn colours must be coming along I guess.

The stags will attack if you enter the comfort zone ... or the comfort zone of the lady deer they've taken a shine to. Those antlers could do some serious damage to your kit.

PS - anyone planning a visit ... the road folk are in the throws of replacing Bowdon View bridge ... so check the travel reports before you visit.

[djguk47]

Re: Deer @ Tatton Park, Knutsford,Cheshre

.........there are so many tools at my disposal with DSLR's and I must learn to use them.......

Nathaniel,
Each time I figure I have just about "got it" I am reminded of another "function/setting" I could have incorporated into the set up for the shot and I think......."stupid boy you knew about that".........my head hurts and is about to explode !!!!!

David

[Nathaniel]

Re: Deer @ Tatton Park, Knutsford,Cheshre

George, I was more worried about my skin and not the kit. Fortunately I was able to get into my car and kept photographing. There is a dent on the driver's side of the car where I think one of the pointed antlers made contact. They seemed so "tame" and cuddley!!!! Perhaps now I know why no one got out of their vehicles. If you are thinking of visiting Tatton Park, Now, Oct, is a good time. The Stags too are quite frisky at the moment. David, I am glad that I am not the only one who forgets to use the vast array of settings one can use with the DSLR's. I can kick myself.

[George Bear]

Re: Deer @ Tatton Park, Knutsford,Cheshre

Nathaniel ... you must have gotten rather close!! If you want to get up close etc with animals … try driving through Knowsley Safari Park (a short distance away from Cheshire) … I was chicken and used the monkey avoiding route! You have to shoot through the cars windows … so make sure they are cleaned before you start.

It’s not just deer … I’ve heard tales of cows, camels, llamas and even sheep running at people.

[briansquibb]

Re: Deer @ Tatton Park, Knutsford,Cheshre

.... and goats .....

[Nathaniel]

Re: Deer @ Tatton Park, Knutsford,Cheshre

I know Knowlsley Safari Park meaning to visit it but I am put off my being forced to take photos through the car window. Not quite as nice as taking a shot without anything "in between"! I would also avoid the monkeys and similar as they tend to rip your windscreen wipers off the car- mine is not cheap to repair having just paid a little over £100 to sort out the dent caused by the deer. Longleat too has the monkeys,playing havoc with the car wipers.(Between Longleat & Knowlsey I prefer the former).

[Muscat]

Re: Deer @ Tatton Park, Knutsford,Cheshre

Hi just a quick note the monkeys at longleat are now not open to the visitors, or they weren't a little while ago, this is due to an infectious disease that they had contracted and a number of them had unfortunately been destroyed. Even if they are open you do not need to drive through that section of the park.

I can also relate to the dent caused by the deer,charming little creatures until they decide to wipe their antlers on the door

[MX5]

Re: Deer @ Tatton Park, Knutsford,Cheshre

Well you wouldn't get me driving through animal places my car is soft top ;-)

[Gra.C@Ashley]

Re: Deer @ Tatton Park, Knutsford,Cheshre

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Nathaniel, nice set of pictures. My favourite is 2 but the group works well. The other comments are by people who are far cleverer than I am but I think I agree with what the general concensus is. I will have to try and pay Tatton Park a visit.
graham.

[Nathaniel]

Re: Deer @ Tatton Park, Knutsford,Cheshre

Re:Deer at Tatton Park
Nathaniel, nice set of pictures. My favourite is 2 but the group works well. The other comments are by people who are far cleverer than I am but I think I agree with what the general concensus is. I will have to try and pay Tatton Park a visit.
graham.

I am sure Tatton park is a great place to visit- but don't get too close to the deer. You will find a great collection of deer- Stags and lady friends.

[colin C]

Re: Deer @ Tatton Park, Knutsford,Cheshre

"Lady Friends"?

Oooh ................. can I have one?

Colin