Muley in the Rut

Absolutely love everything about this one Terry! Its got the lot. Wonderful buck, great testosterone fuelled pose, beautiful setting - and such sweet warm light, the icing on the cake! A winner for me!

Carol Clarke wrote:Absolutely love everything about this one Terry!  Its got the lot.  Wonderful buck, great testosterone fuelled pose, beautiful setting - and such sweet warm light, the icing on the cake!   A winner for me!

Thank you Carol, this may not seem like it but it was tough to get. So many 
twigs bushes etcc. in the way, shooting from a low angle it was tricky to get a 
clean shot.

T.

TerryWSmith wrote:

Carol Clarke wrote:Absolutely love everything about this one Terry!  Its got the lot.  Wonderful buck, great testosterone fuelled pose, beautiful setting - and such sweet warm light, the icing on the cake!   A winner for me!

Thank you Carol, this may not seem like it but it was tough to get. So many 
twigs bushes etcc. in the way, shooting from a low angle it was tricky to get a 
clean shot.

T.

I don't doubt that at all Terry when photographing wildlife! but the reward when you overcome these difficulties and get a great shot is so sweet.   

Carol Clarke wrote:

TerryWSmith wrote:

Carol Clarke wrote:Absolutely love everything about this one Terry!  Its got the lot.  Wonderful buck, great testosterone fuelled pose, beautiful setting - and such sweet warm light, the icing on the cake!   A winner for me!

Thank you Carol, this may not seem like it but it was tough to get. So many 
twigs bushes etcc. in the way, shooting from a low angle it was tricky to get a 
clean shot.

T.

I don't doubt that at all Terry when photographing wildlife! but the reward when you overcome these difficulties and get a great shot is so sweet.   

T.

beautiful shot with challenging conditions well overcome Terry!

Hope don't mind me asking but have always had this question in the back of my mind.

In the states, do you ever come across hunters on your trips, or are they usually on land that is privately leased for hunting. (don't know enough about it, but can imagine it being more than a drag if there were a conflict of interest to both parties).

In the UK, whilst there is the country community where hunting plays an important part in life, it tends to conflict less with others: --- barring those that have nothing better to do with their life and protest at every opp'... and is not really a problem.. we are jammed in a bit in the UK population wise, and maybe that is not so relevant stateside.

In the past, when young, I hunted so know and understand that side. For most of my life, I've found pleasure in the reward of viewing, seeing and sharing time with wildlife, so am not making any social statements either way.

Just curious: (most of my high tech clothing for the outdoors comes from Hunting shops)...

I love the light and colors in this one Terry, just beautiful.

david fletcher wrote:Hope don't mind me asking but have always had this question in the back of my mind.

In the states, do you ever come across hunters on your trips, or are they usually on land that is privately leased for hunting.  (don't know enough about it, but can imagine it being more than a drag if there were a conflict of interest to both parties).  

In the UK, whilst there is the country community where hunting plays an important part in life, it tends to conflict less with others:  --- barring those that have nothing better to do with their life and protest at every opp'...   and is not really a problem..  we are jammed in a bit in the UK population wise, and maybe that is not so relevant stateside.  

In the past, when young, I hunted so know and understand that side.  For most of my life, I've found pleasure in the reward of viewing, seeing and sharing time with wildlife, so am not making any social statements either way.  

Just curious:  (most of my high tech clothing for the outdoors comes from Hunting shops)...

Very good question and answer is yes and no, many times the seasons are closed for hunting at the time a photo trip is planned but many times  there is a direct competition with hunters. Also no secret many photographers myself included visit national parks and refuges where wildlife is easier to find (not necessarily easier to photograph). Hunting Is a very vital part of management and provides resources for habitat.

Thanks David.

Cindy Marple wrote:I love the light and colors in this one Terry, just beautiful.

Thank you Cindy,
This was one of those outings that felt very rewarding when it was complete.


T.

TerryWSmith wrote:

david fletcher wrote:Hope don't mind me asking but have always had this question in the back of my mind.

In the states, do you ever come across hunters on your trips, or are they usually on land that is privately leased for hunting.  (don't know enough about it, but can imagine it being more than a drag if there were a conflict of interest to both parties).  

In the UK, whilst there is the country community where hunting plays an important part in life, it tends to conflict less with others:  --- barring those that have nothing better to do with their life and protest at every opp'...   and is not really a problem..  we are jammed in a bit in the UK population wise, and maybe that is not so relevant stateside.  

In the past, when young, I hunted so know and understand that side.  For most of my life, I've found pleasure in the reward of viewing, seeing and sharing time with wildlife, so am not making any social statements either way.  

Just curious:  (most of my high tech clothing for the outdoors comes from Hunting shops)...

Very good question and answer is yes and no, many times the seasons are closed for hunting at the time a photo trip is planned but many times  there is a direct competition with hunters. Also no secret many photographers myself included visit national parks and refuges where wildlife is easier to find (not necessarily easier to photograph). Hunting Is a very vital part of management and provides resources for habitat.

Thanks David.

thanks Terry.  appreciated..