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Wednesday, 30 September 2020

Back to colour

On the way back from a Sunday appointment at the hospital Jacque and I took a diversion to one of our favourite coffe stops. After which we made our way home via the back roads. We stopped at a place which we had decided previously as a possible spot for photo's. To our surprise we saw this handsome beast about 30m away looking straight at us poking his tongue out.
He did not run but just stood and stared.
Close by two of his females did the same thing. Just stood and stared.

A third female was spotted a little further away and again was not bothered just stood and stared. These animals had the freedom of the woods and fields which is what I like to see. They are part of the Knepp Castle rewilding prodject. I think the owners deserve a huge pat on the back.

There will be a lot more to come.
 

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  1. Marc Heath30 September 2020 at 19:38

    A beautiful sight to see and nice photos too.

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    1. Mike Attwood1 October 2020 at 23:42

      Hi Marc,
      The whole area is excellent for wildlife so I am hoping for lots more. Stay safe.
      Mike.

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  2. Titus John White30 September 2020 at 20:15

    Hi Mike,
    What a magnificent stag with such a set of antlers, they really are such wonderful beasts.
    You stay safe,
    John


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    1. Mike Attwood1 October 2020 at 23:46

      Hi John,
      I can't get over the fact he stood so close then ambled off with his ladies. So casual. Stay safe.
      Mike.

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  3. waldlaeufer68 Frank Scholtyssek3 October 2020 at 05:25

    Hi Mike
    you were in the right place at the right time
    these are beautiful moments
    greet Frank

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    1. Mike Attwood3 October 2020 at 23:47

      I sure was Frank, perfect timing. Stay safe.
      Mike.

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  4. Phil Slade3 October 2020 at 07:11

    I hope they stay safe. I know what you mean Mike. Back last night and it's pouring down!

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    1. Mike Attwood3 October 2020 at 23:50

      Your timing was not as good as mine Phil. Stay safe.
      Mike.

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  5. Lasse9 October 2020 at 10:29

    Hi Mike, Great encounter and photos. The right place at the right time it sure was !
    Congratulations!

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  6. Mike Attwood9 October 2020 at 11:17

    Thankyou Lasse, It was more by luck than judgement. Stay safe. Mike.

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Evacuated during the second world war to a village in Yorkshire where I lived in the home of a good photographer for more than five years who taught me the basics and a great deal about nature. Well past retirement age I have been a wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Red Kites have been my speciality for much of this period. I did spend several years snapping wheelchair athletes and organizing the British Road Race Championship. In the year 2000 I was awarded a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society for my portfolio on wheelchair athletes. Most of my pics are digital, using Sony cameras and Sigma lenses. I used to spend many weeks each year with friends in Wales which is close to the Elan Valleys where I got many of my raptor pics. I now get these pictures more closely to home, specially red kites and peregrines. I support my pension by selling my pics, cards, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings etc. at craft fairs, something I wish I had done much earlier in life. I give illustrated talks to clubs and societies on wildlife and other branches of photography that I have been involved in.