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Roaring Season


Roaring Season
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Copyright: Jen Smith (JennHen) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 19 W: 0 N: 111] (429)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-04
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Canon EF 75-300 IS USM, Cokin Circular Polarizer 58mm
Exposure: f/11, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-04-20 2:57
Viewed: 1506
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Red Deer found looking over to an adjacent hill at a stag that was defending his harem during the roar, or rutting season. This mating season starts with the first frosts in April (in New Zealand). Stags could be heard bellowing.

In the late 60's deer farming became legal, has developed and now forms a major part of NZ's agricultural income. Venison and antler velvet harvested from stags is exported.

These three Red Deer live in the beautiful Deer Park Heights near Queenstown, home of many "Lord of the Ring" sites.

I do wish that the sky had been bluer, with a few decorative clouds perhaps, but not so lucky for this shot... I hope you enjoy anyway.
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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2241 W: 47 N: 3167] (10926)
  • [2005-04-20 4:22]

Waouh ! Très belle et intéressante composition photographique pour ces superbes Cervidés. Jolies couleurs et bonne luminosté.
Well Done !!!

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  • japie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1814 W: 100 N: 1904] (5187)
  • [2005-04-20 6:09]

I love this image Jennifer. The composition needs special mention as it is stunning.

Very well done and thanks for posting

Good shot Jennifer. The deer all looking the same direction is actually quite funny :)

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