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Flat Out Deer
3rd PlaceFlat Out Deer
primabarbara


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Unusual Objects II (ARCHIVAL) (Standard Editing*)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Date: Oct 18, 2026
Aperture: 1.8
ISO: 64
Shutter: 1/120
Date Uploaded: Oct 20, 2026

 There’s more to tell about this stag for anyone who is interested.

The "House at the Sign of the Stag" – *Dům U jelena* in Czech – is one of the oldest townhouses in Vimperk, a small town in the Czech Republic.
An information plaque dates the house back to 1415. However, the paintings on the façade are likely about 300 years younger.

The image on the façade actually depicts the legend of Saint Hubert.
According to tradition, Hubert was a passionate hunter. One day, he encountered a stag with a glowing cross appearing between its antlers. This encounter changed his life: he turned to the Christian faith and later became a bishop.

We spent an entire weekend in this area – the nature is truly wonderful, and the history is very interesting. And the food was simply fantastic! We thoroughly enjoyed the Bohemian dumplings and the roast beef served with the classic cream sauce!

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Place: 3 out of 20
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Nikon Z7
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
 11/01/2026 05:46:50 PM
What a great find!! I love this. I especially like the corner placement 🤩
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Canon EOS M200
Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
 10/30/2026 04:47:51 AM
A truly interesting piece of illusionist art. Now that I see this is one of yours, Barbara, I can't help but wonder if this is connected to regional iconography associated with St. Hubert? I love getting introduced to new cultural artifacts like this.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 10/29/2026 10:52:24 PM
Today I saw an instagram reel of deer destroying a nativity scene.

it occurred to me that it might be AI

Whether it is deer or AI, I embrace my new gods.
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Canon EOS-6D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 10/29/2026 05:41:50 PM
Composition: 5 [w:1]
Technical: 6 [w:1]
Creativity: 6 [w:2]
Appeal: 5 [w:3]
Challenge: 9 [w:1]
Overall Weighted Average Score: 6

I usually love weird improvisational art, like stuff like this and this. But this ☝🏻 one just doesn't work for me. Definitely unusual though!
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OM System OM-5
Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko
10/29/2026 01:46:44 PM
blessed.
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Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
 10/27/2026 11:40:51 AM
A tight embrace
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Ricoh GR IIIx
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/1.4 R WR
 10/23/2026 10:17:53 PM
He's cornered! Unique design element.
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