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Posted by robert hasty on Sun Sep 21, 2003 8:21 am

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Another buck image from VFNP, as always comments and critiques are most welcome and appreciated!

Thanks for viewing,
robert..............

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by Tim Grams on Sun Sep 21, 2003 9:30 am

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I like the framing. The grass is wonderful- great texture and color.

Its looks a bit oversharpened around the antlers and face.

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by Harvey Edelman on Sun Sep 21, 2003 9:33 am

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Good pose and I like the use of negative space here.

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by T Williams on Sun Sep 21, 2003 12:14 pm

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Robert, I like this one alot. The placement of the deer is perfect, and the over-the-shoulder look really makes it. The seed heads in the field give an excellent texture. Very nice.

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by chris earle on Sun Sep 21, 2003 12:48 pm

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I like the textures and colors of the background. Did you capture any shots with the head turned slightly so that the antlers didn't merge together?

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by Cindy Marple on Sun Sep 21, 2003 1:31 pm

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I like this the best of your series of bucks so far. That field of grasses is a beautiful setting and in this case I like the fact you didn't include sky. Great over-the-shoulder look. Very, very nice!

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by NDCheryl on Sun Sep 21, 2003 2:41 pm

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Robert,

This is a beautiful shot. I can see this as a poster with some inspirational words in the negative space. The over the shoulder look is very nice and I love the field colors.

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by E.J. Peiker on Sun Sep 21, 2003 3:06 pm

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Outstanding shot.

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by Dennis Olivero on Sun Sep 21, 2003 4:10 pm

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Very nice Robert, lots to enjoy and a distinct autumn feelilng to it.. Keep up the good work..

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by Paul on Sun Sep 21, 2003 8:11 pm

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Excellent. The muted green colors really accent the deer. And the way the texture of the grass near the deer transforms to the blur farther away is great. As I said, an excellent shot.

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by Kelly on Sun Sep 21, 2003 9:01 pm

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Robert, Great job! You're going to have to change your name from "Tree-Man" to "Deer-Man." Really nice warm glow to this one.

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by Lillian Roberts on Sun Sep 21, 2003 9:11 pm

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This is my favorite of your buck shots as well. I love the color, the light, and especially your composition which IMHO made the most of a terrific scene.

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by walkinman on Sun Sep 21, 2003 9:50 pm

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Hey Robert,

nice image .. lovely llight and a nice subject. I think you have it too tight on the bottom of the frame. I think what some folks say is over sharpening is simply backlit grass/flowers. Normally I'm not a fan of 'deer in the field' shots .. this one works well. Also, with the light on his nose creating quite a glare, perhaps some fill may have worked (keep it WAY off the film plane) to put a catchlight in his eye, and balance that.

I'm looking forward to shooting some of these boys this fall/winter myself .. Can't wait!

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by Carol Clarke on Mon Sep 22, 2003 2:45 am

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This has to be (for me) your best Buck -shot so far Robert.

Very nice!

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by robert hasty on Mon Sep 22, 2003 5:54 am

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Thanks everyone for the kind words. This i think may be one of my fav's to date also. Now i need to get a better one

Carl, i know what you mean, i havent learned or even experimented with fill yet, im hoping to very soon though. Theres been many occasions i wish i had that technique down beleive me