Reviews from

The King Returns

8 point Buck

12 total reviews 
Comment from Browncat


A stunning portrait of this buck! I want to pet those fuzzy antlers! Focus is perfect, background showcases the subject, and the colors are natural. Thanks for sharing, and I hope you might have more of this beautiful creature.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021
    My very sincere thanks for your wonderful review and grand rating! Yes, I do have more! :)
Comment from cleo85


He looks royal, a true king of its territory. He seems to have suffered some injuries beneath his eye and ear, but recovered well. Your photo is excellent focused and exposed and has good depth. I enjoy the realism of light and color and the refinement of detail. The natural light is perfectly used to emphasize the animal. The buck is perfect placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021
    Thanks so very much for the lovely and very detailed review!
reply by cleo85 on 26-Sep-2021
    You're most welcome! :o)
Comment from avmurray


This is indeed a 6 stars shot Lee Ann, but I have none left. Bullseye is such a beautiful buck, and he is posing for you in such a lovely way. I especially like the dark background, and also how lovely the light is falling on the buck. He is standing out from the background in an excellent way.

The photo is pin sharp and it is such clear and well defined details to be seen in every part of the buck. The exposure is perfect, and you have captured so well the high light in the eye.

The format and tight framing is perfect and Bullseye has got a very good placement within the frame. A truly lovely and well taken photo with an excellent DOF, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021
    Many thanks for the wonderful review and well wishes!
reply by avmurray on 27-Sep-2021
    You are more than welcome Lee Ann.
Comment from TDtraditionalart


Wow! Great photo! The details you captured are impressive! The velvet on his horns is easy to spot. Great composition, we can see his expression and features nicely. All the best in the contest

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021
    Thanks so much for both your review and well wishes!
Comment from MKFlood


OH HAIL THE KING! ok where is those does at..the King has many..wink wink..lol..cool capture. the angle of the shot of this buck is great. the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

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 Comment Written 24-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021
    Many thanks!
Comment from michiganmike


A nice looking buck showing off his great rack. The lighting is somewhat harsh and falls off the way a flash will, but the details are excellent.

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021
    Thank you!
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


What a fantastic shot worth a 6 star, excellent position and angel letting us see this wonderful animal if we would just stand in front of him - super frame choice, fantastic sharpness and contrast, your position from higher, certainly a mountain gives us a special view point creating a wonderful initial impact, well seen, well created and well presented, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021
    Thanks so much for the great review!
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 28-Sep-2021
    You are most welcome, awesome
Comment from nikman


A very good looking, striking image posted here! Your excellent and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of that very handsome deer. Colours, textures and tones are wonderful. Exposure and sharpness are spot on! Great shot and good luck!

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021
    My sincere thanks and appreciation for the very nice reviewnwell wishes and extra star!
Comment from Laura Brown


Wow! I love the expression of the buck and specifically the warm light hitting the front side of him. The detail is beautiful, what a lovely moment to capture-so peaceful:)

 Comment Written 24-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021
    Thanks very much!
Comment from alaskapat


He is stunning and looks so proud , his crown is beautiful too!
You have photographed him so well with spot on focus, this image is clear, exposure is correct, well defined detail over every part! I especially love that clear eye!
Well composed and presented!
Best wishes to you in this contest!

 Comment Written 23-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 26-Sep-2021
    Thanks for the great review and well wishes!