Stags in Richmond Park, London

[mikep]

Hi

Complete failure today to get any good shots at Barnes WWT, so I went to Richmond Park instead as a consolation! I'm glad I did!

This Stag was walking around looking for something to pick on... I took this from behind a tree, but he saw me!

1 Stag colour by mikep_eos, on Flickr

These took were tussling each other, quite gently at first!

2 Stags head to head by mikep_eos, on Flickr

Moved to new position to attempt some silhouette shots - something I've not really tried! It almost worked! Any advice on camera settings would be appreciated!

1 Stag silhoute by mikep_eos, on Flickr

My favourite shot of the day! Cropped, but not sure on the crop! Happy to hear suggestions!

3 Stags silhoute by mikep_eos, on Flickr

WDYT?

All the best, Mike.

[Mazzie]

Re: Stags in Richmond Park, London

I love the silhouette shots, particularly the last one. The stag on the right seems to be bellowing.

[mikep]

Re: Stags in Richmond Park, London

The stag on the right seems to be bellowing.

He was! Not the most pleasant of nature's noises!

Thanks Mazzie!

All the best, Mike.

[hhcanon]

Re: Stags in Richmond Park, London

Top work Mike,liking #3 esp.
hhcanon

[mikep]

Re: Stags in Richmond Park, London

Thanks hhcanon!

3 & 4 I'm very pleased with too!

Mike

[Hereford_EOS2]

Re: Stags in Richmond Park, London

Mike these are great.
I like #2 for the action, a bigger lens (400mm or 500mm) would of been perfect for that one.
The silhouette are great and #4 just tops the selection.
I even like the grass in the stags antlers (far left).
You must of had a great day m8, well done.

The last one needs a caption or something.

[mikep]

Re: Stags in Richmond Park, London

Thanks Stephen

Yeah, all I needed was a different lens and camera, and I'd have been sorted! lol Come on Christmas - 7D and a 500mm on the list (but I bet I get socks again).

Have a great time in Anglesey!

All the best, Mike

[Hereford_EOS2]

Re: Stags in Richmond Park, London

Thanks Stephen

Yeah, all I needed was a different lens and camera, and I'd have been sorted! lol Come on Christmas - 7D and a 500mm on the list (but I bet I get socks again).

Have a great time in Anglesey!

All the best, Mike

You're lucky to get socks.

8 days to go until I visit Anglesey.
Taking pills for spinal pain so hope it eases before I go.

[Stan]

Re: Stags in Richmond Park, London

Hi Mike
I think Richmond Park has made up for it - somewhere I have never been although of course we drove past on the way home from Barnes and saw a sign to the Old Deer Park - is that where they are ?

I really like the last silhouette, spot on but a bit of a shame the deer on the left is looking out of the frame - but no problem easy to turn round

Stan

[Pinkeez]

Re: Stags in Richmond Park, London

another for for 3 & 4 from me. somewhere I'd love to go on a cold frosty misty morning.

[DeeGee]

Re: Stags in Richmond Park, London

Another vote for the silhouette shots. Also like the first shot where the stag is looking straight at you.

All I'm managing is insects and flowers... I need to get out more.

[mikep]

Re: Stags in Richmond Park, London

Hi Stan

Yes, that's it! I was looking at the original wondering what was needed, and I think you've got it! Many thanks!

I'll have a play in PSE9 and see if I can re-create it!

Many thanks, all the best, Mike.

[Nathaniel]

Re: Stags in Richmond Park, London

Nice work Mike. The rutting season is approaching and you should get more good shots next month.

[Stan]

Re: Stags in Richmond Park, London

I'll have a play in PSE9 and see if I can re-create it!

Hi Mike
just made a rectangular selection around the deer, then right click and free transform, flip horizontal. Move into position and fill the gaps using either the healing brush or the clone tool

Stan

[raymon]

Re: Stags in Richmond Park, London

Hi Mike, It's another vote for the silhouettes, really nice shots, thanks Stan for the explanation on the PS technique.

ray