IN VOGUE

[smr]

On Friday evening I got a photograph I have been dreaming of for years. I was beginning to wonder whether I would ever get this shot; a Red Deer Stag looking straight down my Camera Lens with ferns and bracken nestled in his antlers.

The 'Head Gear' shot.

I can't tell you how excited I was when taking this photo and processing this on my computer. I'd often visualised how the photograph might look, but this exceeded all my expectations.

After 10 years since I picked up my first camera, this is my favourite wildlife photograph ever.

IN VOGUE by Joel Spencer, on Flickr

 

[Sky]

Brilliant! What a moment.

I'm pleased for you - well done. Your patience paid off.

 

[John 2]

Brilliant Capture. One more off the bucket list.

 

[sk66]

Congrats!

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

Absolute "Cracking" wildlife style capture Joel, nuff said.

 

[DE65Y]

I had a trip to Bradgate Park last week,
Managed to get a Fallow deer that had decorated its antlers but not as good as that one.


ps.
Did manage to bet my first clash of the antlers from a couple of Reds.

 

[Lemaildetom]

master at camouflage! Very nice photo.

 

[Stuart Philpott]

Joel just quiet like I admire you.......... your images and more than that the persistence well done you ,Just wish i could get you to flip da camera.

Hat off bud tis what this wildife madness is all about waiting for ages for an image that is in your head I get the excitement when processing

 

[Faith The Healer]

Better hairdo than me. Well caught.

 

[smr]

Will be published in Outdoor Photography Magazine!

 

[EdinburghGary]

Belter of a photo

 

[pooley]

Its a great feeling when the shot you envisage works out in real life! And its a really nice capture as well

Mike

 

[Rincewind]

Congrats - awesome image, well worth the wait. Its great when you have a plan and it finally all comes together !

 

[smr]

What a way to end a fantastic year for my photography! It is with great pride and excitement that I can announce I have won the Autumn Wildlife competition by Outdoor Photography magazine!

I entered my 'In Vogue' Red Deer Stag photograph, taken at Bradgate Park, and, as well as having entered the winning photograph, I have won a Vango Apex tent! I cannot wait to take it out into the hills for some wild camping.

This is the biggest achievement of my photography career! What a fantastic way to end and wrap up 2024! A big thank you to Outdoor Photography magazine for recognising my work.

Happy New Year to you all and here is to a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!

 

[Norkie]

Congratulations, well done indeed

 

[...Steve]

Congratulations, it's a great shot.

 

[smr]

Thanks all

 

[Raincloud]

On Friday evening I got a photograph I have been dreaming of for years. I was beginning to wonder whether I would ever get this shot; a Red Deer Stag looking straight down my Camera Lens with ferns and bracken nestled in his antlers.

The 'Head Gear' shot.

I can't tell you how excited I was when taking this photo and processing this on my computer. I'd often visualised how the photograph might look, but this exceeded all my expectations.

After 10 years since I picked up my first camera, this is my favourite wildlife photograph ever.

IN VOGUE by Joel Spencer, on Flickr

He is getting ready for Ascot!

Nice capture...