During the red deer rut, the stags try to keep the other males at bay. A fight is usually not necessary. However, keeping an eye on the females and the other males takes so much energy that there is no time to eat. The males are working day and night to keep their females. In this image, you can see a bellowing red deer trying to keep another male at bay. Meanwhile, the sun sets and the vegetation lights up gold. The warmth of the sun meets you as you watch a magnificent spectacle.
My name is Gregory van den Top. I am a wildlife photographer in my spare time, in addition to my job as a high school teacher. I love to show the character of animals to my audience. I also love beautiful landscapes and macro work. In short, showing.. Read more…