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excellent silhouette work.

I took a few shots of this guy with the low sun shining on him, then

took a conscious decision to move around and see if I could get a

few silhouette type shots, to my amazement he actually turned

around to face me and I took a series of shots including this one. I

warmed the background up a bit, but otherwise did no other PP for

this image. I could have brought a lot more detail out of the shadow,

but the whole purpose of this shot was to get the silhouette effect.

Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated .....Thank You.

Alf...

WOW...one of the best deer silhouettes I have ever seen.  Very well done.

Not only a great silhouette but excellent foreground framing.  Animals are very intuitive judges of behavior.  Hmmm, what's this guy telling us about you ;-)... Mike 

Impressive animal and capture!

The large version looks majestic. Nice work.

Majestic portrait of a regal animal!

Amazing. I would not change anything  and I love the low angle.

Alf,

  Wow....stunning image with magical backlight & great angle.  Take care, Patsy

Alf, such an eye-catching image, sagacious select nicely visual angle, the silhouette of deer against beautiful sunset, dark fg. & great perspective,which makes subject stand out & majestic feel, really impressive & wonderful rendering!    also wish you have a happy holiday season!     Best regards

I'm certainly no expert on silhouettes, but this one immediately grabbed my attention; the silhouetting is so bold and dramatic.  I didn't need to see any details in the stag's appearance in order to gauge his audacity, power, strength, and sure-footedness.  Interestingly, there is hints of vegetation in the background, contrasting easily with the highly defined, silhouetted vegetation.  The soft sky in the background is another beautiful touch.

My best always,

michael

Thank you so much!

Alf

BILL

Thanks Bill I was very fortunate that he turned around to look at me when I manoeuvred myself to get the sun behind him.  

Best Regards

Alf

MIKE

I am not at all sure what this guy is telling you  about me, perhaps he guessed I was hungry :)  I couldn't eat a full one though  lol

Cheers Mike!

Alf

GREG

Many Thanks for your interest and kind words!

Alf

EMMANUEL

Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts, much appreciated!

Alf

EYSTEIN

Thank you so much. I was just in the right place at the right time.

Alf

TONY

Thank you so much!  I had to get down on one knee to get the angle, not sure if the deer thought I was taking a photo or proposing marriage :)

Alf

PATSY

Thank you for your interest and continued support which is very much appreciated!

Alf

RICHARD

Thank you for your thoughts and positive feedback!  The Deer are not usually this obliging, they tend to be a bit shy in wilds of Scotland, but this time I was most fortunate to get close to three of them.

Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year to you and your loved ones!

Alf

MICHAEL

I am no expert on silhouettes either, but I have always been fascinated by them.  The ones I love best show a little bit of detail and you have to seek it out rather than it jump right out at you, and that's how I've tried to process this one.  The shallow DOF helped with the vegetation that  you mention and also the soft sky.

Sincere Thanks and Best Wishes for the festive season!

Alf

I admire once again this splendid shot you did and whole effort done worth it for sure.My best thoughts to you and a special warm Christmas.

A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family... Mike

Hi Alf, what a wonderful Stag series - hope you send them to Countryfile some day. You have captured a perfect moment here, with all the destruction going on in the world - it's wonderful to see captures like these to remind us that there is a balance and a hope for the future.

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Christmas & New Year. Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful work!!

Best wishes. Sarah.

A Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! And a big thank you from me for bringing great photo's and a lot of fun to PN every year!

Alf

RADU

Many Thanks

Merry Christmas and Sincere Best Wishes to you and your family!

Alf

SARAH

Thank You so much!

There are some simple pleasures in life that no amount of money or status can buy, and just being in the presence of these creatures was one of these simple pleasures. Getting the photo's was a real bonus! :)

Wishing you every joy and happiness this Christmas!

Alf

I apologize for my tardiness in wishing you and yours everything you wish for during this holiday season.

My best always,

michael

Never any need for apologies from you my friend. You are a true gentleman!

Best Wishes!

Alf

Wow! A truly amazing image, perfectly composed. It must have been a very special moment for both of you. And I'm sure you did well to let the shadows as they are.

Best regards,

Alain

Very nice. greetings. -koushik

Many Thanks for your thoughtful feedback, much appreciated!

It was indeed a special moment, for me at least. I'm not sure that the deer was too impressed :)

Best Regards

Alf

KOUSHIK

Thank you for your interest and kind words!

Best Regards

Alf

Hi Alf,

Everything in this shot is perfection! Lovely silhouette against that golden sky! So regal in appearance this beautiful creature is, and you have captured that quality superbly! You should be proud of this one! Lovely! I hope all is well with you. Thank you for sharing! 🙂