The Living Forest (829) : 'The King of the Forest'
It’s early autumn, in the forest the mating ritual of the red deer, called the rut, has begun again and the 'King of the Forest” shows proudly his tough looks in the evening light.
This mature stag (male) compete for the attention of the hinds (females) with his roar but also with showing his impressive antlers to establish dominance.
Dutch name : Edelhert
German name : Rothirsch
Latin name : Cervus elaphus
Location : Hertogenwald at Eupen (Belgium)
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Something else :
Meanwhile, also the hunting season opened again and I saw plenty of hunters wandering around in the woods at present. They have only 1 aim : killing animals. Not because they are hungry or because their children are starving, no they just kill for fun ! Let's hope that this beautiful and defenseless animal that I spotted will not be murdered by one of those 'nature-loving' hunters.
Paul Jankovic 28/10/2024 10:44
A lovely image.. The antlers look very pale !!P.J.
Cecile 16/10/2024 12:26
Der König in allerbester Pose und in einem wunderbaren Licht und guter Bildqulität fotografiert, lieber Mark.Gruß Elfi C.
Harold Thompson 12/10/2024 16:35
Agree fine photo of this beatiful animalHarold
Mark Billiau. 06/10/2024 4:41
@Gerlinde Gottschalk 05/10/2024 18:37
Oh ja ganz königlich...hier ist dir eine sehr schöne Aufnahme gelungen.LG.Gerlinde
IngridVekemans 04/10/2024 11:34
Amazing shot!aline64 03/10/2024 18:22
une attitude bien shootéeamicalement
Mark Billiau. 02/10/2024 18:21
@Jojo. 02/10/2024 16:26
SUPERBEbises
Hanne L. 02/10/2024 15:33
Der dunkle Hintergrund ergibt einen tollen Kontrast zu dem stolzen Tier. Klasse Foto!Herzliche Grüße, Hanne
Wolfgang Bazer 02/10/2024 13:08
Klasse Aufnahme!LG Wolfgang
Reinhard Arndt 02/10/2024 11:06
An interesting perspective on the stag.Best regards Reinhard
JOKIST 01/10/2024 22:20
Bei deinem Bild kommt alles zusammen, was das Auge freut.Ingrid und Hans
Mark Billiau. 01/10/2024 21:19
@Eva Loth 01/10/2024 20:26
Wow, was für eine Aufnahme, klasse .... LG Eva