close encounter

© mariette geest

close encounter

Uploaded: March 27, 2009 13:06:16

Description

I shot this stag in Scotland. I liked the way the stag looked at me, the background and colors.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 270.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 27, 2009

WOW! Isn't he a beauty. Excellent wildlife capture here, Mariette. #1104842

Emily Cook March 27, 2009

Beautiful capture Mariette! I agree, I like the connection between his gaze and the camera. The pose and colors are great. #7341911

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) March 27, 2009

Fantastic image. #7342143

Melissa Olsen April 22, 2009

Congratulations on your fantastic and outstanding finalist image!
#7434120

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) April 22, 2009

Congradulations. #7436847

Ann Coates level-classic April 23, 2009

Awesome capture of this majestic animal. Congrats on your finalist. #7441043

Bill Houghton April 23, 2009

Mariette, this is such a beautiful finalist. A sure winner. Congratulations. Bill

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Eugenio Diaz April 24, 2009

Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist!!! #7444816

Graeme yew Chow April 24, 2009

Awesome finalist. I like the way it stare back and the lighting is fantastic. A winner as I agreed with Bill again for the second time in other finalists. Congratulation. Graeme #7446386

Dianna Murphy April 25, 2009

Congratulations! Beautiful image. #7449297

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