The Gathering

Older stags are gathering after several weeks of sparse attendance. The season's climax comes closer. There's some impressive headgear on show here. And strength and self assurance enough for a champion.

But further off another head.

But this one could be the one to put your money on.

Half a mile away one of the top prizes is being modest......................

.....................................  while another looks more eager.

But among the hinds is one character we've seen before and whose experience has taught him to stake his claim early. Some serious debate to come. Must be the conference season.