Otago High Country Red Stag

Promising young red stag (Cervus elaphus) in Otago's rugged high country, showcasing remarkable antler growth with velvet tips and symmetrical form against craggy hills, windswept tussock, and vast valleys – boundless potential hinting at future majesty in Aotearoa's wilderness, captured through early-season treks in remote terrains, patient tracking of growth stages, and subtle positioning to highlight natural development without intrusion.