Jog - on

I wasn't quite sure what to post this under but "Nature" seemed appropriate.

 

I was quite amazed that the jogger didn't even pause as the deer emerged from the

woods on the right, and of course the deer didn't either!

 

Your thoughts and comments are always most welcome. Thank You!

Ahhh, a trio of de(a)rs.  I recall another shot of yours in this area.  The fog and the interaction of the subjects work well together; as well as the sense of motion from the jogger's stance and the raised hooves.  Good one... Mike

Hi Alf, Nothing like a misty morning to start off the day. Interesting how the runner and the deer are all looking the same way, as if there was something else there to distract them. I would think running across deer in this close proximity would be enough to make her look at the deer in front of her. You were ready on the shutter though, good catch.

Best Always, Holger

ALF!  Good capture of nature with Man/woman. It is like she doesn't even notice them. A good foggy morn ~

Location and timing . . . It seems to me that the jogger is so self-absorbed that she didn't even consider the possibility of stopping to watch the deer.  Indeed she's not even looking in their direction.  Your composition provided the opportunity for the tree branches in the top right and the golden vegetation just below to frame the encounter.

 

The fog certainly help to soften this scene.  This certainly seems appropriate for the occasion.

 

My best,

michael

 

 

Hi Alf,

  Wow....beautiful capture with perfect timing on your part.  I am surprised the jogger didn't see them.  Take care, Patsy

Looks wonderful, like a story or a dream in the misty park!

 

Cheers

 

PDE

Alf, nicely seen and captured. I can only wonder how prepared you must be in order to take advantage of fleeting opportunities such as this. I don't think this image would be nearly so evocative without the fog. Good eye and knowing where to be.

Very nice, the mist, the path, the deers and a person in the background. Great atmosphere.

Alf,

This truly draws the viewer in, the path as a leading line drawing the viewers eye towards the two deer and jogger, with the mist acting as a back stop.  The juxtaposition of the deer and jogger demand a closer look.  Nicely done!

Jim 

Not common here, but not uncommon either.  I've come home and seen deer in my backyard.  They look at me and continue what they were doing.  

I like the heavy mist or fog....  The deer are beautiful, and the path is a nice lead-in for the viewer (as was stated above).  

You have a great memory!  It was almost in exactly the same position but about two years previous to this one. In the last one it was a couple that were walking away from the deer. 

I think the deer must emerge at this point on a regular basis, this time I was more ready for them, not sure the jogger was  : - ) 

Many Thanks 

 

Alf 

 

HOLGER 

 

I agree I love a misty morning and particularly when I'm out with my camera.  I can't quite work out if the jogger was pretending the deer were not in front of her, and so she wouldn't feel obliged to stop, or that she was distracted by something else.  I was ready this time, although I tried to get the jogger outlined directly between the two deer. 

Many Thanks  for your feedback Holger! 

 

Alf 

 

TONY

Many Thanks! I think she was doing her best to not notice them : - ) 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

MICHAEL

 

I think you could be right, the other alternative being is that she did see them but chose to ignore them. Maybe she see's them every day.  I was very fortunate with the framing and the foggy backdrop, it kind of made the main protagonists stand out. 

 

Sincere Thanks Michael!

 

Alf 

 

PATSY 

 

Many Thanks for your thoughtful feedback!   I think she may have just been ignoring them and hoped they would just go away : - ) 

Alf 

 

PIERRE 

 

Every picture tells a story, or so they say. I just can't work out the plot to this one! 

 

Many Thanks Pierre! 

 

Alf 

 

DAVID 

 

I must confess that I was in almost exactly the same position 2 years previously when a young couple were standing at the edge of the woods with camera's poised ready to capture the elusive deer (the photo is in my portfolio in the All Creatures Great and small folder and entitled "Hide & Seek") the couple started walking away because the deer didn't show, then as soon as they turned their back, the deer came out to play.  Of course I didn't expect this to happen again, but I knew it was a crossing point for the deer, so I was somewhat prepared : - ) Strangely enough it was foggy last time too! 

Many Thanks David! 

 

Alf 

 

EYSTEIN 

 

Thank you so  much for your thoughts and kind words! 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

JIM 

 

Many Thanks for your interest and thoughtful feedback! 

I think the fog adds a lot to the atmosphere and I agree the path you mentioned is a good leading line.  I wish I could take credit to say I'd planned it, but it was very spontaneous : - ) 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

DONNA 

 

I think some of the deer do become accustomed to Human presence and don't always perceive them as a threat. I know in Scotland I have been able to get very close to them, and particularly when they are engrossed in eating. 

Sincere Thanks for your visit and thoughtful comments! 

 

Alf 

Fantastic capture of the moment Alf....!! beautiful magical atmosphere ...!!!

Bellissima! Una favola!

Joggers never stop..she is completely unaware of the crossing deer she is also looking at something else instead of straight ahead....:-). There is something vaguely humorous about this. The misty atmosphere adds a kind of drama to the story. Most impressive of all though is the speed at which you reacted !. A sign of a good photographer. Well done again, my friend !.

Hi Alf, What great timing! I find Deer almost impossible to capture - by the time I have my camera ready they are gone! The misty atmosphere and the lady jogging adds extra interest. Great capture. Best wishes. Sarah.

Many Thanks fo r your thoughtful feedback, much appreciated! 

 

Alf 

 

GIANNI 

 

Many Thanks for your interest and kind words! 

 

Alf 

 

DIMITRIS 

 

You are quite right, she probably has headphones plugged in and is blissfully unaware of her surroundings! I agree about the humorous, it's the type of image that invites a caption, but in all honesty I can't think of one : - )

At one point I was thinking about cloning out the jogger using the content aware tool, but there is something about her presence which just makes the image that little bit different. 

Sincere Thanks for your thoughts and positive feedback my friend! 

 

Alf 

 

SARAH 

 

They are moody creatures, sometimes I can get quite close to them without them moving, whilst other times the slightest movement from me or even the slightest noise will spook them.  

Many Thanks for your thoughtful feedback Sarah.

 

Alf 

Damned deer!  Spoiled a perfect shot of a 'jog in the fog'.  :-)  Always a treat to see what you have come up with.  Best, Len.

Many Thanks for your thoughts and Kind words!  

I just wish I'd thought of that "Jog in the Fog" as a title!  In fact I may have steal that one!  

 

Cheers Len 

 

Alf 

Interesting and creative composition. Best regards.

Many Thanks for your interest and kind words! 

 

Regards

 

Alf 

A beautiful result with very nice lighting, Alf!

 

I just love how this image is composed Alf! What a great moment with the dear crossing, the head turn of the jogger and the fog! Well done my friend! Rob

Many Thanks for your thoughts and kind words.

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

ROBERT 

 

I kind of wish I had got the jogger right between the two deer, but it's not bad for a spontaneous shot : - ) 

Many thanks for your positive feedback! 

 

Alf 

The deer recognize that a female jogger is not a threat! Perhaps weapons were well concealed. Oh Dear!