In this image, Father David deer, a rare species that was almost extinct. In the wild, these animals no longer live. The deer, in this picture, still has small antlers topped by a soft grey-haired skin, the bark. After a few months, this skin hardens and the deer starts rubbing the skin on trees. In the picture, the hinds and deer are grazing the greenery.
It exudes tranquillity where I kept the number of colours in the shot to a minimum. There are plenty of impressions and hidden beauties to note in this image. In this image, everything falls into place, the calm colour of the animals well-exposed so the attention goes there. The beautiful leaf and branch structure of the budding trees and shrubs with the fresh green spring colours. The small strip of water behind the animals and the shades of colour in the foreground. The distinctive jawline of these special animals and their swamp-appropriate hooves and legs. I often photograph animals without disturbing them and this image is special to me because of its pristine and tranquillity. Animals saved from extinction in enchanting surroundings. The animals are completely at ease and I literally felt their calmness, imperturbability and confidence in my presence.
Fred is a versatile photographer. The subjects mostly have a similarity with nature. Animals, plants, food, landscapes, peace and quiet. He photographs as he perceives the world, sometimes with a message but always with feeling.
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