Comment from David Ruhl
Wow - I just have to give you 6 stars for this one, it's is fantastic! I can see even the finest bits of fuzz on his antlers, your focus is outstanding. This is a keeper!

Dave

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 06-Dec-2019

Thank you very much for the six stars for this one! This is one of my personal favorites :)

Comment from suffolkbrian
Very clear and precise photo of this deer,shows of its antlers to perfection,makes for a good animal portrait in this,presume this was on a zoom lens...Brian

 Comment Written 28-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2019

Thank you :)

reply by suffolkbrian on 29-Sep-2019

your welcome

Comment from Shadow catcher
Great shot of this buck in velvet,he definitely has an interesting rack crowning the top of his head! Excellent focus,I can see the texture of his fur and the velvet,very nice capture of the catchlight. A real handsome guy!

 Comment Written 27-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2019

Thank you very much! I thought you might like this guy :)

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Here we go again - the last gold for this week - fantastic mo capture - awesome sharpness into fine details with all tiny textures of the horns - beautiful portrait picture - excellent framing - super angle and distance - perfect in all details
He looks a bit sad , would love to hug him ... hope he was not alone- well seen, well done

 Comment Written 27-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2019

Thank you for awarding my deer your last six! That was nice of you :) I like that you want to hug him too!

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 29-Sep-2019

You are most welcome and yes that happens with us being one with nature as we do not look, we see and we feel and we see beauty in everything

Comment from Charlie Newman
Your close up of this young buck's antlers is sharply focused. It shows well defined detail throughout. The colors are vivid and realistic. Lighting is very well done. Very good capture and camera techniques.

 Comment Written 27-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2019

Thank you very much :)

Comment from cakemp55
Oh grace this is a marvellous portrait image of this deer with velvet antlers. It looks like a head piece that has been placed on him. Thank you for your description and details. Wonderful clarity and focus and perfect lighting to show his details and lovely facial features.
This is worthy of 6* but I have run out :-(
So well captured. Kind regards Chris

 Comment Written 27-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2019

Thank you Chris! I appreciate your nice remarks :)

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Exotic subject showing fantabulous velvety soft antlers!
Exquisite wildlife portrait.
Impeccable presentation.

Sharply focused fine facial features & smooth textures.

Verdant overtone backdrop pops out subject nicely.

Natural tilt, right?

Good perspective & long depth of field...

Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2019

Thank you! Yes, that is a hill in the background :)

Comment from Lilly Rehm1
I love this picture! I love seeing deer pictures! It is in great focus, and the color tone is good too. This is such a perfect picture! Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2019

Thank you so much for your nice comments and for the the six stars!

Comment from Kelly Kiley
Wow!! this picture is awesome!!! you have a great shot here!!! you can see the fur on his antlers!! love it!!! your write up is awesome and perfect for this one!! love'n it!!!!

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2019

Thank you very much!

reply by Kelly Kiley on 28-Sep-2019

your welcome

Comment from supergold
a wonderful clos up portrait of this deer with his velvet covered antlers;
outstanding sharp focus and details; and many thanks for your interesting notes;

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2019

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reply by the author on 27-Sep-2019

Thank you!