We were driving into Rocky Mountain National Park on our way to a morning hike when we saw him in the grass not too far off the side of the road. I was a fair distance from him, and of course he was warily watching me. But at one point, I looked up and our eyes locked, and I swear, I felt his soul! and I felt like he felt mine and knew he was safe and respected. I love it when you have a soul connection with any animal, but especially one in the wild.
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Sandy, I was shocked that this did not finish higher in the FS as I thought it was a nailed on ribbon when I saw it
I love the fact that you have got a great deal of softness in the image and that the colours almost look pastel. This contrasts wonderfully with the pure strength of the stag (though its expression is one of tender/kindness rather than any type of threat or aggression)
Super composition as well, another simply breathtaking image
Lovely shot, lady! He looks like he has the most gentle soul despite the outward appearance. Perfect setting with the foreground flowers and the soft misty forest and field behind. Excellent processing as always!
Sandy another great shot from Rocky Mtn park. Looks like you two were deffinately eye to eye. And once again our paths almost crossed in the park. I was in the park the 21st and 22nd of sept on my way back from the Tetons
OMG sandy .. this is an amazing moment that you have photographed .. i felt a bit teary reading your comments coz a connection with a wild animal would be a rare and beautiful thing .. congratulations on another incredible photograph to add to your collection .. and a fantastic place in the challenge ..
also i'd like to say thankyou for your wonderful comment on my free study .. i saw it on my mobile phone coz i wasnt at home and really really wanted to see my score after roll-over, as you can imagine!!! .. i read wot you'd said out to my family .. we wre having something to eat while making a final decision on a car for elle, who is greg's daughter .. it was a great moment, coz coupled with my pb & your comment, elle decided on a fantastic first car .. safe as and very good value ..
this has been a great day for all of us .. :)xx
this probably isnt the place to say all this but i'm pushed for time and its easier .. :)x
Yes, title good! Nice color. I wonder if it could have been cropped to allow the remaining antler to be just a little bit more verticle.I feel that the picture is leaning somewhat to the right since all of the interest is there also. The backgound flows to the right also. The background trees also lean to the right. The animal's head is cocked to the right.Maybe cropping so the antler was perpendicular to the base would have helped and pulled the composition more into balance. I'm glad you didn't saturate the color. I laike it.
Wow! Excellen shot. I love the way he's looking right at you. He certainly does look like a veteran. I like the soft background - it helps keep the focus on that marvelous animal. 10
The caption on this photo made me stop, it works great for this photo. I enjoy this photo, it says a lot to me. I do wish his antler on the left wouldn't line up as well with the tree, it is distracting me. I am unable to vote, but did want to comment on this photo.
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