2008: 11-14 Years - Winner
Jean de Falandre (France)
Deer magic
'During my autumn school holiday, I worked out the best place to watch the red deer in Sologne, a huge wild area south of Paris. When this doe and fawn arrived one morning the light was good, but it was hard choosing the right shutter speed, because deer move so fast.' Red deer are the largest land animals native to the UK, and are widespread across most of the northern hemisphere. Males and females live in separate groups, except in the mating season. At this time of year, males fight for the best territories. They strut side-by-side, sizing each other up, until the smaller male usually retreats. If the males are evenly matched, however, they lock antlers in a fight.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 + 71mm lens; 1/20 sec at f3.6; ISO 200.
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