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Red Deer, Veluwe


Red Deer, Veluwe
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Copyright: Gert Paassen (Gert-Paassen) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1205 W: 2 N: 4550] (13764)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-09
Categories: Mammals
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/400 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite wild animal photos 2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-08-26 21:05
Viewed: 305
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [Dutch]
Today another picture from my second holiday to the Veleuwe.
It's Juli and the antlers are not growing any more.
The mating time are coming.
This are the time they are scrathing the antlers an the trees.
Males are fighting for the females end of august begun september here in the Netherlands with the high point about 10 to 15 september.
So they are searching each other to see of they make a change.
I hope you like it.

Latin name - Cervus elaphus

The antlers usually are shed between February 15 and April 15, and new growth starts soon after the old scars are healed. Between the time of shedding and the latter part of August or early September, the adult bull grows a new set of antlers weighing as much as 15-20 kg. The normal number of points per antler in old males is six, very often five, and rarely as many as nine.

Elk are both grazers and browsers. Palatability studies in northern Idaho revealed that the "key forage species" on the summer range are willow, maple, broom grass, rye grass, and elk sedge. Serviceberry, mountain ash, and bitter cherry also were heavily utilized browse species. There is limited information about their food habits in Texas. In the Guadalupe Mountains, they feed on mountain mahogany, agaves, and several species of grasses.

Bugling, which marks the onset of the breeding season, usually starts in the latter part of August, shortly after the velvet has been shed from the antlers. Breeding activities increase until mid-September and close by November. Not all cows come into heat at the same time. Shortly after bugling starts, the herds break up and bulls collect their harems of five to 15 adult females. Sheppard maintains that the bulls do not actively seek out the cows, but rather the cows gravitate toward the larger, more virile bulls. Usually, the younger, unattached bulls remain near a harem and, although the leader tries to keep them at a distance, he finds it difficult to do so. Adult bulls start into the rut excessively fat, but they usually emerge in poor physical condition. This emaciation is due to the fact that for the 6 week rutting season the larger bulls have little time to eat or even sleep because they are constantly on the alert to ward off the younger bulls. Old bulls do not ordinarily stay with the same harems throughout the breeding period but move from one herd to another. It frequently happens that the larger bulls become so exhausted that they retire from the herd for a time to recuperate. Toward the close of the rutting season the larger bulls desert the cows for good and seek seclusion.
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majestic deer, TFS Ori

Good Morning Gert,

Very well taken closeup capture of these two lovely Red deers!
The sharpness and POV are simply ideal with nice clarity and focusing in the picture. The colors are very natural with nice contrast between the colors of the deers and the blurry BG.
Great composition.

best regards,
Paras Bhalla

Hello Gert.
Very beautifull capture, very sharp details , nice natural colors and light,excellent DOF and BG. Thanks for sharing.
Özgür

Hi and Good Morning Bro Gert,

A marvelous capture of these lovely male Cervus elaphus in in delightful composition from wonderful POV with excellent clarity. THe management of light here great. Wonderful eye-contact too.
TFS and have a nice day!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Gert
great shot of these male red deers from nice point of view.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

Gert,
Beautiful capture.
Lovely colors, great sharp and light!
Horia

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1977 W: 6 N: 5525] (19661)
  • [2009-08-27 4:07]

Hi Gert,the position of the light is great.What a beautiful couple,and what a beautiful composition too.My best compliments for this different and interesting work,have a nice day,LUCIANO

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 645 W: 15 N: 1577] (6149)
  • [2009-08-27 4:32]

Hello Gert
Wonderful scene and great detail, natural colors too.
Regards
Razvan

Hello Gert,

This is a nice capture of these male Red deer with beautiful natural coloration & details. Well done & TFS.

Umar

wow dit is de mooiste die ik van je gezien heb. De omgeving is hier vaak mooier dan bij de OVP met all het riet,

erg gaaf
gr
Jeroen

Bien trabajada la luz y el color Gert. Conjunto muy armónico de suaves tonalidades.
Saludos: J. Ignasi.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2009-08-27 6:18]

Hello Gert.
Beautiful shot, very nice and soft lighting, It gives warm tones and add tremendous mood to the scene. Incredibly sharp. Congrats on this exquisite shot. TFS.
Best regards Siggi

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2569] (9065)
  • [2009-08-27 8:55]

Hi Gert,
really wonderful to see them in great sharpness and details. The background is so pleasant and attractive. The grasses gives a good hue and painted a nice artistic view.
Well taken in excellent composition.

Regards,
Foozi

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2384 W: 94 N: 5493] (17500)
  • [2009-08-27 11:48]

Hallo Gert,
Indrukwekkende geweien. Mooie foto in goede scherpte en details. De kleuren zijn heel natuurlijk en er zit een goede diepte in de foto, mede door die bomen links. Oogcontact met allebei.
Groet,
Peter

hello Gert

excellent and very beautiful photo of these Red Deers,
with fine POV and DOF, fine focus excellent sharpness
and details, and a wonderful eye-contact of the deers,

TFS

Asbed

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3064 W: 231 N: 6159] (21044)
  • [2009-08-27 15:59]

Hello Gert,
Wow, what impressive antlers!
I have recently posted some photos of tule elks, a subspecies of elk endemic to California. they said they were the smallest. I can really see how yours are so much bigger, especially the antlers part.
Such majestic looking animals.
Beautiful POV and poses of those two bucks.
The colors are so soft and the BG is lovely.
TFS. : )

Hello Gert
another great shot of this majestic animals, i like your POV with superb eye contact
excellent details on both Red Deers, wonderful lighting and colors
Have a good night
Jacqueline

A fine pair of deer sporting fine pairs of antlers! I reaaly like the soft aspect to this image which goes well with the felt covered antlers.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-08-28 17:34]

Hi Gert,

I missed these beauties yesterday and just had to come back to see them. This Elk pair are magnificent. Not surprising that the antlers won't be growing more than this - they are fantastic. Both animals are wonderful with fine details, natural colors and seem to be looking right at you. I love the natural setting.

Jane

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