Wild Deer
Stephen Wain Photography

Wild Deer

April 2020

Judge
winner

Thank you for submitting this entry into my Contest. I particularly like the superb composition of this photograph which, with the appropriate depth of field and the really good, sharp focus concentrates your attention on the subject. In my opinion the overall effect makes the photo look almost like a painting.

Thank you for submitting this entry into my Contest. The eye is drawn to the deer because of the the good overall composition of the shot which, with the sharp focus on the subject complimented by the depth of field and excellent lighting makes this, in my view, one of the top ten best photographs

Thank you for submitting this entry into my Contest. The composition of this photograph is really good which is made even better by the excellent focus. I like the way the stag has been depicted which, in my opinion, makes the photo much more interesting and instantly caught my attention. The title is clever

500 Images entered

Entry 6115546
93rd
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I find the grasses to the left of the photo to be a little distracting but in my opinion the overall effect of the crop works really well and it is still a nice sharp image with good composition. I like the angle of the shot which I think perfectly captures the moment and also the title

In my opinion the tree stump is a bit of a distraction but nevertheless this photo instantly caught my attention due to the excellent composition and the effect of the lighting is really good. The focus is excellent and timing of the shot is perfect with good use of the depth of field which suits the photograph well

Entry 6115803
34th
160

The composition of this photograph is really good which is made even better by good use of the depth of field and excellent focus. I think that it’s an original point of view which instantly caught my attention. The title is clever

Entry 6116006
169th
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Entry 6116086
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Entry 6116200
10th
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I was unsure about the background colour as in my opinion it blend a little with the deer. However, I particularly like the depth of field and the sharp focus concentrates your attention on the subject. The lighting is also good.

Meet the judge

Thank you for submitting this entry into my Contest. I particularly like the composition and the effect of the excellent lighting is really good. Considering the subject, the focus is excellent and gives the impression of movement. The timing of the shot is perfect and the depth of field suits the photograph well

Thank you for submitting this entry into my Contest. I particularly like the superb composition of this photograph which, with the appropriate depth of field and the really good, sharp focus concentrates your attention on the subject. The overall effect. In my opinion makes the photo look almost like a picture postcard

Thank you for submitting this entry into my Contest. I did wonder if the two deer on the right were needed and whether the photograph would improve if they were 'taken out'? The focus, depth of field and lighting are excellent and you get the impression of the cold just by looking at this photo.

Entry 6116526
186th
134

Thank you for submitting this entry into my Contest. In my view the right antler would have been better if it was in the frame but overall I like the composition of this photograph which, with the appropriate depth of field and the really good, sharp focus concentrates your attention on the subjects.

Entry 6116593
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Entry 6116758
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Entry 6116760
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Entry 6117133
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Entry 6117835
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Brief

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Please enter your photos of wild deer. Images can show any species of deer but please no photos of captive, pet or zoo based deer. Photos may be in colour or black and white. It would add interest to the contest if you could write in the image description where the photo was taken. I look forward to seeing your photos.

278 Photographers

19,404 Ratings

Entry 6116228
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This stood out immediately as it is such a well composed photograph with the depth of field complimenting the point of focus on the three deer. The early morning light is used well and you have captured the moment perfectly

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