HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH THE RED DEER RUT-RICHMOND PARK

This video covers how to photograph the red deer rut at Richmond Park in London. I look at the camera settings for wildlife photography as well as field craft needed to photograph and film deer. I also look at some of the biology of both red deer and fallow deer.
This video is full of stills images of red and fallow deer and well as slow motion footage and real speed footage of both these species of deer.
Richmond park is a wonderful place to watch photograph and film deer. I was privileged to witness to red deer having a full on rut. These fights typically don't last very long. It's a test of strength for the deer. They don't want to keep going longer than necessary because series injury is a distinct possibility. I also saw a full on rut with two fallow deer. This lasted for about ten minutes which again was amazing to watch film and photograph. Because these deer are smaller and have less pointed antlers they aren't so worried about series injury occurring during a long fight. It was still very dramatic to witness.
#red deer #wildlife photography #Nikon Z6II
0:00 Introduction
0:36 Deer roaring during red deer rut
0:56 Best time to photograph red deer rut
1:16 Camera settings for wildlife photography
2:50 focus settings for wildlife photography
3:48 photography in deer parks
4:00 how to stay safe photographing the red deer rut
4:36 How to stalk red deer
5:54 Facts about red deer and fallow deer
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[@Nirmal-qo8gw]

Great video Steve Hedges !!👍. Awesome footage and stills of the Rut !!😲🦌🦌❤️📸. Nice to see that you filmed and photographed the Fallows too🙂, hearing them belching away😃. I live close to Bushy Park, it’s so cool to see the Stags charging about🙂🦌🦌. Well done.

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Thanks very much Nirmal, yes great to see both the red deer and fallow deer. I haven't been to Bushy Park, it's a great time to visit either Bushy or Richmond isn't it? Thanks for watching, all the best Steve.

[@cynical1952]

Lovely to see these fantastic animals and captured well here. I have never been to Richmond Park, so hopefully next year.

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Thanks very much Steve. Yes Richmond Park is definitely worth a visit. You would love it there. Cheers mate.

[@Rob.1340]

Cheers Steve. All the best. 👍📷😎

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Thanks for watching Rob, all the best Steve

[@SkylarkFields]

Enjoyed all the info on the deer and the superb footage and photos. You got some excellent shots!!

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Thank you very much, really pleased you enjoyed it. I had a fantastic few days of photography. Such a great time of year. Thanks for watching, all the best Steve.

[@JoseManuelHiniesto]

Great shots and great video

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Thanks very much Jose, really pleased you enjoyed it. All the best, Steve.

[@lesleyb26]

Looks like you had a brilliant day Steve 👍

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Hi Lesley, yes I had a fantastic few days. Such a great time of year for watching wildlife. Thanks for watching Lesley, cheers Steve.

[@KGsPhotography]

Great video Steve. I missed the rut again this year. Amazing to watch these amazing animals. Cheers Keith

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Thanks very much Keith, yes I love the rut. So much dramatic action. Cheers mate.

[@CamillaI]

Great action Steve I went to the New Forest for this years Rut but as usual missed the main action but still great to witness the behaviour and some stunning scenery. Always next year 👍

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Thanks very much Mark, yes enjoyed your New Forest videos. Great time of the year isn't it? Cheers mate, all the best Steve.

[@nikonnorm]

Well done Steve, another great video. Some of those adult stags are big fellas and best seen on the other end of a telephoto lens.

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Thanks very much, yes they are massive. I wouldn't want to be too close to be honest. Cheers for watching, all the best, Steve.

[@user-db5gu1ou8g]

Great action Steve I went to the New Forest for this years Rut last 3 weeks reds and fallow

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Thanks very much Adrian, great time of the year for wildlife photography isn't it? Thanks for watching, all the best, Steve.

[@jeanlouis83]

Superbe

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Thanks very much, really pleased you enjoyed it. All the best Steve.

[@paulmorton8304]

Excellent steve

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Thanks very much Paul, pleased you enjoyed it. All the best, Steve.

[@paulmorton8304]

I always do m8

[@ukwildlife]

Great video Steve, not been to Richmond for a few years, last time I went was a Weekend in the rut and it was a bit to busy for me, with a crowd near every bellowing male which put me off TBH. Might have to go back for another go next year though after watching this

[@SteveHedgesPhotography]

Thanks very much, pleased you enjoyed it. Yes I have to say it wasn't that busy this year. There were other photographers but it never felt too pressured. I think it would definitely be worth a visit next year. Thanks for getting in touch, all the best, Steve.