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Cervus elaphus - Kizilgeyik in wild


Cervus elaphus - Kizilgeyik in wild
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Copyright: Ahmet Karatash (rousettus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1831 W: 82 N: 4005] (12789)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09-26
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 40D, Canon EF 100 mm F2.8 Macro USM
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-10-25 13:34
Viewed: 265
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In Turkiye, about ten even-toed [ARTIODACTYLA] mammal species present. Of these, Cervus elaphus - Kizilgeyik [TR], Red Deer [EN] is one of the largest deer (CERVIDAE) species all over the world. It inhabits most of Europe, the Caucasus, Turkiye and western and central parts of Asia. It is also seen in the Atlas Mountains of northwestern Africa. It appears rarely northern Turkish forests and several thousands individuals survive in these areas.

Only males (stags) have antlers and mature stags use them to compete for the attentions of the hinds and will then try to defend hinds that they attract.

Normally, they always hide in the deepest parts of forests and so observing them was very hard. By increasing testosterone level, they appear in grassland in open places of forests to find females of their harems. I captured this male during the mating ritual, called the rut, by Canon 100mm, f/2.8 lens. With only size reduction, Original photograph can be seen on Workshop.
One day ago, I saw first stag, aged of 12 years old, when we were going along woodland road. It gave a wonderful pose on grassland of forest. I tried to capture it by Canon 600mm. It was close and frame not enough for shot.
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Your stag Red Deer is a real pleasure for my tired eyes Ahmet, its run in the wilderness is a good, candid catch my friend, thanks indeed for your timely exposure.
Sevgiler,
Mehmet
P.s. I tried a WS on your beautiful image dostum, hope you like it...

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1967 W: 6 N: 5499] (19567)
  • [2009-10-25 14:14]

Hi Ahmet,this is a wonderful scoop,i like the 2 pics,the first is a wonderful landscape too but the stag is little,this cropped is very nice too,you work at the best as possible.My best compliments,have a nice week,Luciano

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 435 W: 10 N: 728] (3176)
  • [2009-10-25 15:01]
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Ahmet hocam!
Cazibene dayanamayıp ayaklarının dibine kadar gelmiş hayvana bu yapılır mı? Neyseki yaban hayatı kapris nedir bilmiyor. Kendini sevenlere yüksek tolerans gösterebiliyorlar. Fotografın Türkiye'de çekildiğine inanamadım. Esaret altında bir hayva gibi geldi. Neyseki sunumda aydınlatıcı bilgiler bulabildim. Emeklerine sağlık. Çok güzel bir kare. Çok keyif aldım.
Selamlar.

Hüseyin

I am sure,Ahmet
for this rare captures in Caucasian land,gave you a strong emotion...
you have well managed in the wild enviroment...thanks!
cheers sERGIO

Ahmet Hocam gerçekten rüya gibi! İki gün üst üste bu harika türle bırakın bu kadar yakınlaşmak görmek bile yeterken siz rüya gibi dakikalar yaşamışsınız. Ve tabi usta ellerden çıkan karelerle bize de bu rüyayı aktarmışsınız. Turnalar gibi peşlerinize takılsınlar her gözleminizde, her gittiğiniz yerde selamlasınlar sizi :) Makro çekimin de tadı bir başka olmuş, 600 ile çekilmişinde tüylerini bile saymıştık: http://www.tramem.org/memeliler/?fsx=2fsdl15@d&idx=710

Elinize sağlık, tebrikler Ahmet Hocam
selamlarımla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3795 W: 190 N: 11286] (34807)
  • [2009-10-25 22:48]

Günaydin Ahmet Dostum!
An excellent capture of a Red Deer stag in the rutting season contrasing superbly with the long dried grass as it runs. Great composition with its habitat and for a 100 mm macro this has excellent quality.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

Hallo Ahmet
We have been away for 3 weeks and I missed out on some lovely images, which is a pity, but this wonderful view of the Red Deer caught my eye upon opening the gallery. This is really a striking image and reminds me of a picture in a book or magazine. This is the ideal scene to display on a postcard or cover page of a coffee table book, and almost looks dreamy. Thanks for sharing and best regards.
Anna.
I'll be posting some great images of our Kruger National Park vacation soon.

Merhaba Ahmet
a genuinely possible scene, with this imposing mammal, very good moment and beautiful photo output even with this lens!
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

mükemmel bir türün harika çalışması olmuş sayın hocam elinize sağlık.

Merhaba AShmet,
a fantastic picture of the Red Deer taken from an excellent POV in a very pleasing composition with a wonderful natural environment.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2981 W: 162 N: 905] (2673)
  • [2009-10-26 5:39]

Hello Ahmet,
A beautiful capture of the male Red Deer running through the tall grass. Very well timed and I love the colours and your composition.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2377 W: 94 N: 5456] (17412)
  • [2009-10-26 10:00]

Hello Ahmet,
Beautiful photo of this Red Deer in its natural environment in soft colours. Good sharpness, composition, POV and DOF.
TFS and regards,
Peter

Hello Ahmet
a nice capture of this running red deer taken with beautiful details,
the yellow grass and the green trees makes a wonderful environment
superb composed shot
Have a good night
Jacqueline

An excellent shot of this Red Deer, Ahmet, my friend!
I love the in motion deer, which is very rare.
Bravo!
Goldy

Hello Ahmet,

what a nice picture from this deer in his natural habitat.
Fine warm golden colours of the grasses and natural colours overall.

Gert

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1338 W: 0 N: 2551] (8985)
  • [2009-10-29 5:17]

Salam Akhi Ahmet,
this is really a wonderful capture. the originaity is well seen and observed.
the colours and surrounding is very captivating. i like the view, it is of nature and its excitement in appreciating its existence.
MasyaAllah...so lovely.

Regards,
Foozi

NB: Yes, akhi..quite busy these few weeks, maybe till new year.
As you see Jusni has also been slowing down lately.

Merhaba Mehmet, superb Red Deer with fantastic ambientation, wonderful natural colors and splendid light, very well done, ciao Silvio

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