Reviews from

The Goldenrod Buck-Vader

8 point buck

12 total reviews 
Comment from liseworks


Oh this is so cute, love the golden rods lol,, this is a nice buck, lovely, you have his attention for sure if hes turning to see you, quick on the button on your part, love the title

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021
    Many thanks!
Comment from avmurray


I really like the way Vader are framed by all the golden flowers. I actually have a bundle of them in my garden. Especially the shiny eyes and the wet nose are well captured, and the buck is also standing out from the background in an excellent way.

The photo is just pin sharp, and it is truly clear and well defined details to be seen in every part of the buck. Fine textures are brought out in the fur as well, and the exposure is spot on.

The format and framing is perfect, and the buck has got such a fine placement within the frame. I think this is a truly beautiful and well taken portrait, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021
    Thanks so very much for the lovely,well detailed review and your well wishes!
reply by avmurray on 09-Oct-2021
    You are more than welcome Lee Ann.
Comment from JirinaInspire


Great photograph of your buck with such colorful presentation.
The colors and details are absolutely nice to view and appreciate.
Wonderful composition and great contest entry too.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021
    Many thanks!
reply by JirinaInspire on 08-Oct-2021
    Absolutely, my pleasure .
Comment from cleo85


The buck is beautiful. He looks like a prince of the country between the Goldenrod's. He seems surprised by something. I like his expression. Your photo has good depth and is perfect focused, exposed and treated with mixed media. I enjoy the realism of color and light and the sharpness of detail. The buck is well placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021
    Thank you!
reply by cleo85 on 09-Oct-2021
    You're very welcome! :o)
Comment from MKFlood


"lady can you spare a buck? " Lol. I can see this deer saying that. The clarity is great. The angle of the shot of this bucks facial 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.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021
    Many thanks!
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


Oh yes, what a special shot with an animal in such an unusual position looking out through the trees and flowers - a wonderful picture, absolutely attractive and very harmonious - your frame choice is excellent, your position and reaction is perfect as better is impossible to show us perfectly this great face in all details - perfect sharpness and contrast ..

Very special picture - wonderful initial impact and very attractive again, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021
    Thanks for the lovely review!
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 09-Oct-2021
    You are most welcome - love it
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of that handsome deer. Like its shiny nose and eyes. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021
    Thank you for your review and well wishes!
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


What a fine capture of a buck so strong and possessing even a look in his eyes of strength. Love his ears, the goldenrod, including the piece on his beck. Amazing that it was already on his neck. Fine looking buck in a lovely surrounding.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021
    Many thanks!
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 09-Oct-2021
    Very Welcome. Wonderful capture.
Comment from TDtraditionalart


Great image posted into the contest here!!! A great capture this deer in the Golden rod. Such a wonderful contrast of colours. His expression and placement are great. Nice details on the facial. All the best in the contest

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021
    Thanks for the nice review and well wishes!
Comment from alaskapat


Oh look at him! So proud as he looks right at you! I love the way the goldenrod frames his neck and face.
He is well photographed with good focus, this image is clear, exposure is correct, colors and tones appear natural.
Well composed and presented!

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2021


reply by the author on 08-Oct-2021
    Thank you for a great review!