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01/10/2026

Roe deer by Yhabril Moro.

"That day, descending from the summit of Collarada (2,886m), I was caught in a storm. I hurried to seek shelter in the forest but kept my camera ready—one never knows when a dream shot might appear. As I moved cautiously, with the wind in my favor, the storm began to clear. Through the golden light of the sunset filtering through the swirling mist, I suddenly spotted her standing in a scene that looked like a scene straight out of a fairytale. I dropped to the ground instinctively. There she was, completely unaware of my presence, grazing on fresh green shoots surrounded by vibrant spring flowers as the breeze played gently with her fur. I had everything ready—settings adjusted and framing perfect. Wanting to reveal myself, I let out a soft whistle. She lifted her head, alert, and offered me this magical moment before quietly disappearing into the forest. Filled with awe, I continued my way home, carrying the memory of this enchanted encounter with me."

01/09/2026

Red deer by Yhabril Moro.

"For years, I’ve been photographing the rut at over 2,000 meters, a challenge that requires climbing to those heights every day. I had always imagined capturing a stag silhouetted against the full moon. This year, as the rut came to an end, the timing of the full moon aligned with two large herds I had been following. After countless hours of patience, the moment I had been dreaming of finally came to life—a shot as longed for as it was earned."

01/08/2026

Red deer by Talvinder Chohan.

"During moments when the rutting reaches an impasse, it’s fascinating to observe the subtle interactions between stag and doe. These quieter intervals provide a glimpse into their natural behaviours beyond the intensity of the rut. I positioned myself against a tree, helping me stabilise my lens and putting the animals at ease, and observed them grazing. Patience was essential; capturing a moment like this couldn’t have been achieved by simply approaching the animals. Although the animals are used to people, it required waiting for the right moment to unfold.

Observing from a distance not only preserves their calm but also allows for intimate, authentic glimpses of their world. This image is a reminder that wildlife photography is as much about understanding and respecting the animals as it is about the technical aspects of capturing the shot."

01/07/2026

Spotted deer by Hira Punjabi.

"Every year I go to Corbett national park in India, the summer months I like the most, this time good numbers of elephants come to grassland for feeding, one evening I heard a warm call of the deer and waited there for almost 30 minutes to see the tiger, I saw some deer were running so I panned with slow shutter speed."

01/06/2026

Roe deer by Daniel Trim.

"In July heather covers beautiful areas of lowland heath in the UK and this purple carpet coincides with the roe deer rut. During this time bucks become inquisitive and bold, this individual knew there was something lurking nearby but jut couldn't quite make me out as I hid my face behind my camera. He moved closer and closer, stopping every so often to pop up above the heather and take a look. Eventually he lost his nerve and wandered off as my heat was beating loudly in my chest with excitement!"

Judge's comment: "This roe buck image caught my eye very early on in the judging process. It was one that really resonated with me, it has such a nice feel to it and a moment I personally would loved to have seen and witnessed, as well a touch of envy I dare say! To be in that moment, amongst the purple heather in soft light, just has the buck lifts his head is something to cherish and the photographer captures all that perfectly."

01/05/2026

Red deer by Edwin De A Godinho.

"This was just before the rut started when the stags have just dropped the velvet off their horns. Their hormonal changes cause them to sharpen their horns and thrash their surroundings a lot. This stag found a low hanging oak bough and started thrashing it with acorns flying everywhere."

Judge's comment: "" I really liked the naturalness, clarity and composition of this image, showing the stag looking up into the tree branches that he is thrashing while unaware of the photographer, as well as the natural habitat around him."

01/04/2026

Red deer by Carol Dilger.

"Searching the rugged northern slopes of Quinag in Sutherland, Scotland, we spied a lone stag happily grazing on a nearby grassy knoll. A stealthy, downwind approach was duly undertaken and a clear, but concealed vantage point obtained. The stag was indeed a fine specimen with impressive antlers and we happily photographed him making the most of the short grasses around the summit of the knoll. Slowly, he nibbled his way towards a fence, about 4 feet high. Would he jump or would he retreat? Standing up to sniff the air and assess the quality of the aromas on the other side, he paused for a moment before nonchalantly leaping the fence with ease, proving the old saying, "the grass is always greener on the other side".

Judge's comment: "There is a lot to like about this image and it made an impression on me right away. It's memorable too, in the sense that after quickly browsing all the images entered into that category to obtain an overview, it was one that I really looked forward to seeing again and taking more time to fully appreciate.
It has some of the hallmarks of a silhouette, but it isn't. It's much better than that because we can see colour and detail throughout the scene, yet it still shows clean-cut outline of a stag negotiating the only man-made obstacle in the scene with ease. Timing is perfect, as is the exposure, and I love the tone-gradation effect of the hills in the background."

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