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Buck or Fallow Deer


Buck or Fallow Deer
Photo Information
Copyright: Serge Miclo (Pictures_Collec) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 63 W: 28 N: 26] (533)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-07-27
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon 70-200 mm f 2,8 L IS-USM
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-06-24 12:52
Viewed: 2152
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Fallow Deer (Cervus dama).
Bucks develop "spike" antlers beginning in their first year and until 3-4 years old, grow and cast only antlers comprised of beams and simple points. At 3-4 years of age males may develop antlers with broad, palmate areas that measure 8-25 cm in width, total length of antlers is up to 39 cm.

Coloration is highly variable, but four color forms predominate:
1) common — rust color with white rump patch and belly, white spots on back and sides merging into a white line along the lower side and near the rump on the haunches. A black line runs down the back and often connects with the black upper surface of the tail. In winter, spots become indistinct.
2) menil — contrasts with common color form in that ground coloration is tan rather than rust and dorsal lines are brown rather than black. White spotting remains distinct in winter coat.
3) white — coloration is white, with dark eyes. Not true albinism.
4) black — very dark (but not truly black), spotting barely visible. In winter appears as dull brown.

Fallow deer stand 91-97 cm at the shoulder and appear thin. Males weigh 79-102 kg but may lose 9-23 kg during rut. Females weigh 36-41 kg.
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  • Great 
  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 753 W: 108 N: 1730] (5406)
  • [2006-06-24 13:33]

Hello Serge
I really love the composition here. In particular, the black background accentuates the fuzz on the antlers -- very striking indeed.
Best wishes
Silke

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  • eleana Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 203 W: 82 N: 70] (2129)
  • [2006-06-24 13:53]

Hi Serge,
so beautiful photo, nice light and pose,
best wishes,
Elena

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5779 W: 607 N: 3564] (9623)
  • [2006-06-24 14:07]
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Hello Serge
I am totally impressed by you notes, very well done my friend. This is a great capture of the fallow deer and it really brought out the natural beauty of this fine specimen.
You have done well with the composition and I realise how difficult it sometimes can be to hide the paraphernalia which reveals that the photo was taken in a zoo, but it is rather a pity that it was not possible to hide it in this shot. It surely would have placed this posting in the near perfect category. The colours are absolutely natural and stunning, the details are tack sharp, the OOF BG compliments the animal while the antlers were especially well enhanced by the dark area behind it, and the exposure was perfectly handled with soft shades and balanced light.
Very well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot

Beautiful picture. THANKS SHARE!

  • Great 
  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1517 W: 18 N: 3137] (11548)
  • [2006-06-24 17:01]

What a beautiful deer and so well captured. Great shot

Beautiful shot.
Very good use of the dark area of the background to enhance the subject.
F/2 or F/4 would have hide the fence behind, I believe.

Hallo Serge,

This is a fantastic picture of a splendid deer! I like everything on this shot: composition, colors, sharpness, DOF, exposure and details! Very nice effect with the light on the horns on the dark BG! I really love this picture. The note is also very good! Too bad I can only give it two points! Congratulation and TFS!

Regards,
Eddie

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3245 W: 154 N: 4948] (15933)
  • [2006-06-30 2:06]

Hi Serge.
It is a real graceful picture which is filled by love to the nature. I am surprised by soft, gentle and at the same time rich colours. I find the composition excellent. The background which is slightly dim with a good portrayal of details is especially successful. Sharpness, details and cleanliness of figure as always are to the occasion.
I am very glad for you and your remarkable picture.
Best regards and TFS.
Alexei.

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