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Oh come on, the others meant nothing to me !

Posted by
Doug (Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom) on 20 November 2012 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

Happy Silly Tuesday
The second of my shots from the rut
A few weeks ago my brother-in-law took us to a place up on the Quantock Hills here in Somerset where he said he regularly sees deer from one of the wild herds that roam the hills. We were lucky enough to see this dominant male chasing after a hind after seeing off other stags. Although it's not the best of images but I was pleased with what I got from the kit lens I was using at the limit of it's focal distance in gloomy weather and poor light.

Canon EOS 500D 1/200 second F/5.6 ISO 800 300 mm

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Please excuse me if I don't get to comment people's images some days but I've had to return to a work life rather than become a pensioner as I had planned due cost of living and the tax man wanting a lump of my pension. I am making an effort to return to AM3 after a bit of an absence, it's really nice to see photo's from all contributors and I will try to comment when I can. If I offer criticism I do so only to help and I do not wish to cause offence. My photography tends to be from my travels, as well as my passion which is wildlife and landscape. I hope you enjoy what you see.
Thanks for your comments I'm really grateful for them and welcome constructive feedback.

Emma G from Canberra, Australia

ha...probably just what he was saying too :)

20 Nov 2012 5:37am

my-ky from Ontario, Canada

Perfect caption, Doug!

20 Nov 2012 5:46am

Mooie from Vancouver, Canada

If he turns around, there looks to be on on his flank that is saying "pick me, pick me!"

20 Nov 2012 5:47am

Jypyä Pop from Turku, Finland

It is mandatory surprised those animals steps lightness.

20 Nov 2012 6:13am

Judy aka L@dybug from Brooksville, FL, United States

Yes, two of them are eyeing him, while the preferred one runs away. ;D

20 Nov 2012 6:59am

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

Ha! Every picture tells a story!

20 Nov 2012 7:11am

Christine from Ellemford, United Kingdom

These are great shots, far better than anything I got. Like the title too :)

20 Nov 2012 7:22am

Nigel from Avening, United Kingdom

You did well - all things considered.

20 Nov 2012 8:00am

Luke from Spokane Washington, United States

Amazing animals!

20 Nov 2012 8:14am

Devi from Chennai, India

Sure sure...she'll wait and respond:-)

20 Nov 2012 8:31am

Martine from bousval, Belgium

Super le titre!!!!!j'aime bien la photo pas facile à faire ce genre de reportage!!!!

20 Nov 2012 9:20am

k@ from Paris, France

Ha, what a fun title and beautiful scenery !

20 Nov 2012 10:04am

Anthony Morgan Lambert from Bielefeld(Old West Wales Boy), Germany

A great sight to see in the wild.

20 Nov 2012 10:29am

grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom

perfect title :)

20 Nov 2012 10:37am

Arash from Brisbane, Australia

Fantastic shot of the nature. Well seen :-)

20 Nov 2012 12:51pm

Jules from Drayton, United Kingdom

"Yeah, but you didn't use protection - you better get down the clinic before you bring that thing anywhere near me!!!!" - Happy ST

20 Nov 2012 1:02pm

Nicou from Sion, Switzerland

elle file quel cpatage de cerfs et biches superbe compo de ce animaux.
belle journée

20 Nov 2012 1:46pm

Don from Spokane, United States

I think you did a fine job of shooting to get such an interesting image in the life cycle of these deer.

20 Nov 2012 2:43pm

Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom

Chase Me ! Chase Me !.

20 Nov 2012 2:49pm

franz from Baden, Austria

i guess it's too late now! why didn't you think before ?!? ;-)))

20 Nov 2012 3:20pm

Lena from San Francisco, United States

Lovely. another cute catth. great shot....:-)

20 Nov 2012 3:29pm

Heinz from Hamm, Germany

Sehr gut erwischt.

20 Nov 2012 3:31pm

omid from mashhad, Iran

:) very nice & so beautiful!
Lovely!

20 Nov 2012 3:55pm

Patrick M. from Lille, France

A very beautiful time of the herd!

20 Nov 2012 4:38pm

B.Sully from Surf City, United States

haha, perfect caption! Happy ST! :)

20 Nov 2012 5:24pm

Rick from Toronto, Canada

Typical male attitudes and quotes seem to be rampant no matter the species :) Love the action , the humour.

20 Nov 2012 5:37pm

gerard1948 from Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Excellent and very funny, a wonderful image for Silly Tuesday. I love it.
good evening.

20 Nov 2012 5:37pm

Carol from Leamington, Canada

Another good capture, I like.

20 Nov 2012 5:46pm

Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada

LOL....super title for the shot Doug! Happy ST! ;-)))

20 Nov 2012 7:15pm

mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland

Beautiful scene!

20 Nov 2012 7:44pm

Ruthiebear from Tituhsville, NJ, United States

Great title! Happy ST. I like the action of these deer.

20 Nov 2012 8:46pm

RBL from Oxford, United States

Haha, that's funny ~ love your title! Great moment captured too; like their interactions amongst them!

20 Nov 2012 8:47pm

Baldwin Vandewalle from Bejuma, Venezuela

Great capture of this wonderful scene ... and excellent title !!!
Happy ST ...

20 Nov 2012 8:54pm

Kate from EXETER, United Kingdom

Perfect Title!! Happy ST Doug

20 Nov 2012 9:24pm

Michael Fresh from Chester, United Kingdom

If he doesn't shape up he'll end up with none :0

20 Nov 2012 9:54pm

john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States

happy st

20 Nov 2012 11:21pm

Alun from cheshire, United Kingdom

Haha, nice one, this really is good to see

20 Nov 2012 11:27pm

Elaine Hancock from Rockville, United States

Fantastic capture and a great selection for ST! I love it!

21 Nov 2012 12:49am

B. Thomas from Arlington, Texas, United States

Oh, yeah, guys are the same everywhere - that same old line. ;-)

21 Nov 2012 1:20am

Ann from Nelson, New Zealand

Delightful! Never had the good fortune to see deer in the Quantocs. Many thanks Doug.

21 Nov 2012 3:06am

Bettina from Los Angeles, United States

That's what you get. Great shots. SO rare that you have a chance to be so close.

21 Nov 2012 4:17am

kiwisa from North Shore, New Zealand

LOL at the title. Very funny.

21 Nov 2012 10:16pm

Canon EOS 500D
1/200 second
F/5.6
ISO 800
300 mm

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