In Velvet

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• Muse (23512)
• [2008-07-25 8:34]

Hello Gerald,
Une photo pas facile car ils sont plutôt farouches.
Très belle prise de vue avec ces fleurs et la verdure.
Il est superbe!
best regards
denise

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• SKOYA (99)
• [2008-07-25 8:40]

What a beautiful photo and lucky you to be so close, nice velvet you can really FEEL the texture.

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• Canada (216)
• [2008-07-25 8:47]
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• rossofuoco (4974)
• [2008-07-25 8:57]

Hi Gerald.
Ottima composizione e ottima esecuzione con colori veramente belli.
Ciao Renzo

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• bracasha75 (12969)
• [2008-07-25 9:11]

Hi Gerald
One very proud example and i hope they came never on some wall
Very good one
TFs
Cheers,Braca

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• gelor (3096)
• [2008-07-25 9:23]

Bonjour Gérald,
Quelle majesté ! Superbe ! La lumière est excellente et la MAP précise. Juste pour pinailler : dommage que les antérieurs ne soient pas complets.
Cordialement,
Gérard

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• Dyerco (5340)
• [2008-07-25 9:28]
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Hi Gerald
Nice light on the stag especially the antlers.The front feet are cut off but I suspect that is more to do with the frame.
Excellent shot.
Phil

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• Cretense (34282)
• [2008-07-25 9:49]

Hi Gerald!

This is an amazing "portrait"! you were very lucky to see so close this beautiful animal, but luck is not enough to take such great photo, there has to be ability and talent, too, and you certainly have them! Congratulations!

Hercules

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• Nicou (24760)
• [2008-07-25 9:51]

Hello,

quelle beau captage, génial, tu as réussi a le prendre à la perfection, car c'est souvent pas facile de les photographier, mangigique.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

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• lestans (12271)
• [2008-07-25 10:00]

Hi Gerald!
I think that this deer will not live very long crossing highways !
Anyway, his stillness let you capture a very good picture, sharp and in a good light.
Greetings from Italy!

livia

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• dareco (10007)
• [2008-07-25 11:40]

Sooo beautiful!! I always think they look like a work of art. He stopped to pose so nicely for you too. A perfect background with the wildflowers. TFS and have a happy day!

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• azleader (789)
• [2008-07-25 12:36]

Nice capture and good pose. I really like your upper North American images. They are always great to look at. Your images make good ambassadors for the beauty of western Canada.

My brother-in-law, an avid eastern Oregon hunter for over 40 years, has some interesting things to say about how deer and elk migrations patterns have changed over time.

The hunting seasons have been shortened and are later in the fall than they used to be. And the animal's migration paths are altered from the past. They don't come as far down off the mountains as they used to. Whereas the hunters used to spend 10 days in heavy snow; now they see only a light covering.

We speculated whether or not global climate change may be responsible for these changes or whether they are just short term, 50 to 100 year, local weather pattern fluctuations.

You see any changes like that up your way?

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• stevesaba (2368)
• [2008-07-25 16:12]

Hi Gerald!
Nice one! I am not much of a wildlife photographer, but certainly its always a treat to have them so close like this one. At least then I will give it a try. You have captured this one perfectly. Lovely natural colors, and good clarity....especially at full 200mm and hand-held. All in all a very pleasing photo! Take care,
Steve

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• feather (40551)
• [2008-07-26 3:13]

He's a beauty. He looks so alert and certainly well aware of your presence. The way the light is edging his head, particularly the ears and antlers makes him stand proud of the background. A good opportune shot.
Kath

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• gunbud (17378)
• [2008-07-26 6:35]

Hi Gerald,
Wonderful capture of this handsome beast seen in fantastic details as his soft brown velvet is so beautifully seen against the lush green backdrop. The way he is turning his head gives the perfect view of his noble rack.
Regards, Tom

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• paura (22068)
• [2008-07-26 7:26]

Gerald,
A lovely nature composition here. Technical settings and compositions are reat. Well done!

Abraço

Paulo

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• westozman (2110)
• [2008-07-27 2:08]

G'day Gerald!

A different posting from your usual contributions: great sharpness and detail, and the Nikkor VR lens is pretty impressive at this maximum focal distance - well done!

Best wishes,
Jeff

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• jhm (66518)
• [2008-07-27 4:37]

Hello Gerald,

Lovely position of this deer, the three year old deer, have excellent choose made.
Perhaps a little bit a pity for the forelegs, these be lacking.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice sunday,
John.

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• Photo65Net (31015)
• [2008-07-27 9:57]

Gerald,
Beautiful nature picture.
You caught it in a great attitude, nice job,
Regards,
JB.

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• Charo (17720)
• [2008-07-27 14:15]

Hello Gerald,
Precious making this beautiful animal. Magnificent details and colors. Well done.
Best regards,
Charo

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• John_F_Kennedy (20582)
• [2008-07-27 23:06]

Lovely capture of this animal, well composed shot with fine point of view, well saturated colours. Well done.

Best wishes,
Achim

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• angela926 (1351)
• [2008-07-28 21:31]

Hello Gerald,
Nice capture, excellent sharpness and details, lovely natural colors, good light and nice pose.
Angela

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• keribar (38792)
• [2008-07-29 22:11]

Hello Gerald,

For a quick shot and a long lens like a 200mm I think that you have achieved a great image. Looks as if the deer was posing for you. I appreciate your frame and the sharpness
Have a good day my friend - mIzzet

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• danyy (51515)
• [2008-07-29 23:57]

Bonjour Gerald,
la vue est toute simple et pourtant, elle donnerait envie d'en faire une toile. Les pattes sont coupées mais cela ne dérange pas.
J'aime les détails visiebles dans le pelage, une photo bien cadrée d'un animal qui a l'air de se prendre au jeu.
Regards.
Daniel.

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• jemaflor (30012)
• [2008-07-30 3:05]

Hi Gerald,
so lovely the attitude, perfect timing and close up, congratulations.

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• PixelTerror (72364)
• [2008-07-31 0:27]

Hi Gerald,
A nice encounter with the head turned toward the image interior and nice light on your subject but too bad you have cut the feet that way !
Have a nice day jY

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• Silvio1953 (23719)
• [2008-08-01 3:14]

Ciao Gerald, splendid portrait of superb creature in great pose, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• zeca (17506)
• [2008-08-02 9:02]

Hey Gerald!
You can´t know how much I would love to see an animal like this traveling the beautiful Canada! Its really beautiful! I see that he has the vevet. Great capture! The lights and colours are excellent!
Regards,
Zeca

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• Cricri (28934)
• [2008-08-03 1:14]

Hi Gerald,
Une capture magnifique de la position et le regard
belle lumiére et couleurs
Good sunday for you
cricri