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Cervus elaphus
Very early morning, still damp.
The Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) is one of the largest deer species. Depending on taxonomy, the Red Deer inhabits most of Europe, the Caucasus Mountains region, Asia Minor, parts of western Asia, and central Asia. It also inhabits the Atlas Mountains region between Morocco and Tunisia in northwestern Africa, being the only species of deer to inhabit Africa. Here in a Dutch National park with a mixture of water, forest and open grassland.
Spotted on Sep 25, 2010
Submitted on Mar 9, 2011
103 Comments (1–25)
That is an incredible picture of an incredible creature. These species of deer are large and are very majestic. Awesome picture to capture the serenity of the life of a deer (until a predator or hunter comes into the picture).
Very majestic :)
Majestic animal.
Cool:) ;)
Nice picture
Awesome picture. Love the fog...
Thank you @Carol Milne and @Telse
Great atmosphere. Wonderful animal.
Great shot sttweets. Moody setting and Majestic Animal.
Thanks guys!
Gorgeous!
great shot!
Wow, that's one of the best picture of a deer I have ever seen! It's classic as a scene!
Thanks @TKBotting. And did you have red deer in Red Deer?
That's a great shot! I was born in a town called Red Deer (in Alberta, Canada).
Bambi's dad!
@AshishNimkar I will try that thnx :)
@NeilDazet, Welcome and enjoy!
Nice spotting! You have a great collection. Glad to be following you now!
@777joshleon... Start hunting with camera.. this will satisfy you much. So your hunting with camera make Project Noah more precious..
@777joshleon Thanks! Although not forever, I spend at least half an hour watching. Since I did I was lucky enough to find out this stag was not alone: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/602...
I've always wanted to hunt....I think I've changed my mind. Unless I'm hunting for survival, I want to respect God's creations. SO BEAUTIFUL!!! I could have stood there forever just staring at it's beauty.
Will do, picture still in the camera
Thanks! @AdamBrown
Well show us @gtetweets!