Young Red Stag

Young Red Stag spiker startled in early morning, savouring irresistible spring flush after winter's harshness, his wide-eyed surprise and tentative pose set against lush green shoots, rocky outcrops, and a unique top-down mountain view that cleverly deceives as an opposite perspective – an intriguing slice of Aotearoa's seasonal renewal, captured through elevated positioning on steep slopes, subtle dawn approaches to minimise disturbance, and precise timing for the fleeting post-winter vibrancy.